Some Kind of Saint

Some Kind of Saint

1979 · 83 min · ★ 4.1 · Comedy

Country bumpkin Wolfgang believes he has been called by God and travels from Freilassing to Munich's den of iniquity to follow his Christian mission. Right at the train station, he graces an establishment with his presence. The barmaid Baby is moved by the strange bird and decides to support him in his mission - but not quite according to his wishes...

Directed by Klaus Lemke · Written by Klaus Lemke

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