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The Canterbury Tales

The Canterbury Tales

From the team that gave you "Decameron", Geoffrey Chaucer's Lustiest Tales of Merrie Olde England!

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: I racconti di Canterbury
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 1972-09-02
  • Runtime: 111 minutes
  • Rating: 6.215/10 (216 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.6838
  • Languages: Italian, English

Cast & Crew

Hugh Griffith

Hugh Griffith

as Sir January

Laura Betti

Laura Betti

as The Wife from Bath

Ninetto Davoli

Ninetto Davoli

as Perkin

Franco Citti

Franco Citti

as Devil

Josephine Chaplin

Josephine Chaplin

as May

Alan Webb

Alan Webb

as Old Man

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Pier Paolo Pasolini

as Geoffrey Chaucer

Vernon Dobtcheff

Vernon Dobtcheff

as The Franklin

Jenny Runacre

Jenny Runacre

as Alison

Adrian Street

Adrian Street

as Fighter

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Canterbury Tales (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Canterbury Tales?

The Canterbury Tales is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1972-09-02.

Who are the main actors in The Canterbury Tales?

The main cast includes Hugh Griffith, Laura Betti, Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Josephine Chaplin, .

Where can I watch The Canterbury Tales online?

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

Is The Canterbury Tales based on a true story?

From the team that gave you "Decameron", Geoffrey Chaucer's Lustiest Tales of Merrie Olde England!

What is the IMDb rating of The Canterbury Tales?

The Canterbury Tales has an IMDb rating of 6.215/10 based on 216 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Canterbury Tales?

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

Who composed the soundtrack for The Canterbury Tales?

The soundtrack was composed by Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Canterbury Tales filmed?

The Canterbury Tales was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Canterbury Tales?

The total runtime of The Canterbury Tales is 111 minutes.

Is The Canterbury Tales suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to The Canterbury Tales?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Canterbury Tales.

Does The Canterbury Tales have a post-credit scene?

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

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