The Song of Roland(1978)
La Chanson de Roland
The Song of Roland Synopsis
Roland des Roncesvalles is a legendary knight from the age of chivalry in France. In the 11th-century epic La Chanson de Roland, he is depicted as a key figure in halting the advance of the Arabs into France. In this story, the 10th-century legend is staged by a group of 12th-century pilgrims using the 11th-century poem. Their acting is interrupted by a violent peasant uprising, which kills many of the pilgrims. However, one of the survivors, is converted to the peasant cause and later speaks out in favor of more just treatment for the downtrodden.
The Song of Roland (1978) is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Frank Cassenti, released on October 4, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Klaus Kinski, Alain Cuny, Dominique Sanda and Pierre Clémenti. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Cassenti
- Writers:
- Frank Cassenti, Thierry Joly, Michèle-Annie Mercier
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Jacques Flori
- Composer:
- Antoine Duhamel
- Production:
- Z Productions, FR3
- Status:
- Released
The Song of Roland (1978) Trailer
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The Song of Roland Cast & Crew
Main cast
Klaus Kinski
as Roland / Klaus
Alain Cuny
as Turpin/der Mönch
Dominique Sanda
as Anna
Pierre Clémenti
as Olivier / Le clerc
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
as Marsile / Turold / Charlemagne
Monique Mercure
as Marie
Niels Arestrup
as Le commerçant / Oton
Serge Merlin
as Pair Marsile / Ganelon / Thierry
László Szabó
as Duc Naimes / Chevalier hongrois
Mario Gonzales
as Blancandrin / Jeannot, le voleur
- Yvan Labejoff
Yvan Labejoff
as Turgis / L'esclave noir
Isabelle Mercanton
as Femme commercant
Key crew
Directed by Frank Cassenti, written by Frank Cassenti, Thierry Joly and Michèle-Annie Mercier.
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The Song of Roland Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Song of Roland – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Song of Roland?
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The main cast of The Song of Roland (1978) includes Klaus Kinski, Alain Cuny, Dominique Sanda, Pierre Clémenti and Jean-Pierre Kalfon. The film was directed by Frank Cassenti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Song of Roland released?
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The Song of Roland was released on October 4, 1978 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Song of Roland worth watching?
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The Song of Roland (1978) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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