The Canterbury Tales(1972)
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From the team that gave you "Decameron", Geoffrey Chaucer's Lustiest Tales of Merrie Olde England!
The Canterbury Tales Synopsis
Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.
The Canterbury Tales (1972) is a comedy, history and drama film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, released on September 2, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Hugh Griffith, Laura Betti, Ninetto Davoli and Franco Citti. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 237 ratings.
- Director:
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Writers:
- Geoffrey Chaucer, Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Producers:
- Alberto Grimaldi
- Cinematographer:
- Tonino Delli Colli
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
- Status:
- Released
The Canterbury Tales (1972) Trailer
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The Canterbury Tales Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hugh Griffith
as Sir January
Laura Betti
as The Wife from Bath
Ninetto Davoli
as Perkin
Franco Citti
as Devil
Josephine Chaplin
as May
Alan Webb
as Old Man
Pier Paolo Pasolini
as Geoffrey Chaucer
Vernon Dobtcheff
as The Franklin
Jenny Runacre
as Alison
- Adrian Street
Adrian Street
as Fighter
Derek Deadman
as The Pardoner
Nicholas Smith
as Friar
Key crew
Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, written by Geoffrey Chaucer and Pier Paolo Pasolini, produced by Alberto Grimaldi.
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The Canterbury Tales Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 237 ratings.
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The Canterbury Tales – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Canterbury Tales online?
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The Canterbury Tales (1972) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Canterbury Tales?
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The main cast of The Canterbury Tales (1972) includes Hugh Griffith, Laura Betti, Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti and Josephine Chaplin. The film was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Canterbury Tales released?
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The Canterbury Tales was released on September 2, 1972 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Canterbury Tales worth watching?
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The Canterbury Tales (1972) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 237 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Canterbury Tales?
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Yes. The official The Canterbury Tales trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.