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A Canterbury Tale

A Canterbury Tale

Three modern day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town on the way to Canterbury.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: A Canterbury Tale
  • Genres: Drama, Mystery, War, Comedy
  • Release Date: 1944-08-21
  • Runtime: 125 minutes
  • Rating: 6.887/10 (116 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.9123
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Eric Portman

Eric Portman

as Thomas Colpeper, JP

Sheila Sim

Sheila Sim

as Alison Smith

Dennis Price

Dennis Price

as Peter Gibbs

John Sweet

John Sweet

as Bob Johnson

Charles Hawtrey

Charles Hawtrey

as Thomas Duckett

Esmond Knight

Esmond Knight

as Narrator / Seven-Sisters Soldier / Village Idiot

Hay Petrie

Hay Petrie

as Woodcock

George Merritt

George Merritt

as Ned Horton

Edward Rigby

Edward Rigby

as Jim Horton

Freda Jackson

Freda Jackson

as Prudence Honeywood

Gallery

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External Links

Keywords

englandworld war iiwartimerural arearailroadcanterburyhome front

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Canterbury Tale?

A Canterbury Tale is a Drama, Mystery, War, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1944-08-21.

Who are the main actors in A Canterbury Tale?

The main cast includes Eric Portman, Sheila Sim, Dennis Price, John Sweet, Charles Hawtrey, .

Where can I watch A Canterbury Tale online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A Canterbury Tale is available.

Is A Canterbury Tale based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of A Canterbury Tale?

A Canterbury Tale has an IMDb rating of 6.887/10 based on 116 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of A Canterbury Tale?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for A Canterbury Tale?

The soundtrack was composed by The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was A Canterbury Tale filmed?

A Canterbury Tale was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is A Canterbury Tale?

The total runtime of A Canterbury Tale is 125 minutes.

Is A Canterbury Tale suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to A Canterbury Tale?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A Canterbury Tale.

Does A Canterbury Tale have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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