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The Canterbury Tales (1972)

Movie ★ 6.1 111 min

Comedy History Drama

Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.

Pier Paolo Pasolini Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 2, 1972
Runtime
111 min
Rating
NC-17
IMDb
tt0067647
Country
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Language
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Themes

Cast

Hugh Griffith Hugh Griffith Sir January Laura Betti Laura Betti The Wife from Bath Ninetto Davoli Ninetto Davoli Perkin Franco Citti Franco Citti Devil Josephine Chaplin Josephine Chaplin May Alan Webb Alan Webb Old Man Pier Paolo Pasolini Pier Paolo Pasolini Geoffrey Chaucer Vernon Dobtcheff Vernon Dobtcheff The Franklin Jenny Runacre Jenny Runacre Alison Adrian Street Fighter Derek Deadman Derek Deadman The Pardoner Nicholas Smith Nicholas Smith Friar Orla Pederson Pilgrim J.P. Van Dyne The Cook George Bethell Datch Host of the Tabard Dan Thomas Nicholas Michael Balfour Michael Balfour The Carpenter Peter Cain Absalom

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Canterbury Tales about?
Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.
Who directed The Canterbury Tales?
The Canterbury Tales was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Who stars in The Canterbury Tales?
The Canterbury Tales stars Hugh Griffith, Laura Betti, Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti.
When was The Canterbury Tales released?
The Canterbury Tales is a 1972 comedy, history, drama film.
Where can I watch The Canterbury Tales?
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