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The Canterbury Tales

Plot: Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.
Release Date: Saturday, September 2 1972
51 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Hugh GriffithHugh Griffith
Hugh Griffith was
60 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Sir January'.
Thu, May 30 1912 –
Wed, May 14 1980
Portrait of Laura BettiLaura Betti
Laura Betti was
45 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'The Wife from Bath'.
Sun, May 01 1927 –
Sat, Jul 31 2004
Portrait of Ninetto DavoliNinetto Davoli
Ninetto Davoli was
23 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Perkin'.
Mon, Oct 11 1948
Portrait of Franco CittiFranco Citti
Franco Citti was
37 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Devil'.
Tue, Apr 23 1935 –
Thu, Jan 14 2016
Portrait of Josephine ChaplinJosephine Chaplin
Josephine Chaplin was
23 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'May'.
Mon, Mar 28 1949 –
Thu, Jul 13 2023
Portrait of Alan WebbAlan Webb
Alan Webb was
66 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Old Man'.
Mon, Jul 02 1906 –
Tue, Jun 22 1982
Portrait of Pier Paolo PasoliniPier Paolo Pasolini
Pier Paolo Pasolini was
50 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Geoffrey Chaucer'.
Sun, Mar 05 1922 –
Sun, Nov 02 1975
Portrait of J.P. Van DyneJ.P. Van Dyne
J.P. Van Dyne was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'The Cook'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vernon DobtcheffVernon Dobtcheff
Vernon Dobtcheff was
38 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'The Franklin'.
Tue, Aug 14 1934
Portrait of Adrian StreetAdrian Street
Adrian Street was
31 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Fighter'.
Thu, Dec 05 1940 –
Mon, Jul 31 2023
Portrait of Orla PedersonOrla Pederson
Orla Pederson was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Pilgrim'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Derek DeadmanDerek Deadman
Derek Deadman was
32 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'The Pardoner'.
Mon, Mar 11 1940 –
Sat, Nov 22 2014
Portrait of Nicholas SmithNicholas Smith
Nicholas Smith was
38 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Friar'.
Mon, Mar 05 1934 –
Sun, Dec 06 2015
Portrait of George Bethell DatchGeorge Bethell Datch
George Bethell Datch was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Host of the Tabard'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dan ThomasDan Thomas
Dan Thomas was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Nicholas'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael BalfourMichael Balfour
Michael Balfour was
54 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'The Carpenter'.
Mon, Feb 11 1918 –
Fri, Oct 24 1997
Portrait of Jenny RunacreJenny Runacre
Jenny Runacre was
29 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Alison'.
Wed, Aug 18 1943
Portrait of Peter CainPeter Cain
Peter Cain was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Absalom'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Daniele BucklerDaniele Buckler
Daniele Buckler was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Pilgrim'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John Francis LaneJohn Francis Lane
John Francis Lane was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Greedy Friar'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Settimo CastagnaSettimo Castagna
Settimo Castagna was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Angel'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Athol CoatsAthol Coats
Athol Coats was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Rich Homosexual'.
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Portrait of Judy Stewart-MurrayJudy Stewart-Murray
Judy Stewart-Murray was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Alice'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom BakerTom Baker
Tom Baker was
38 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Jenkin'.
Sat, Jan 20 1934
Portrait of Oscar FochettiOscar Fochetti
Oscar Fochetti was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'May's Lover'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Willoughby GoddardWilloughby Goddard
Willoughby Goddard was
46 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Placebo'.
Sun, Jul 04 1926 –
Fri, Apr 11 2008
Portrait of Peter StephensPeter Stephens
Peter Stephens was
52 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Justinus'.
Sat, Jan 03 1920 –
Sun, Sep 17 1972
Portrait of Giuseppe ArrigioGiuseppe Arrigio
Giuseppe Arrigio was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Pluto / The God'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elisabetta GenoveseElisabetta Genovese
Elisabetta Genovese was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Prosperine'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gordon KingGordon King
Gordon King was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Chancellor'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patrick DuffettPatrick Duffett
Patrick Duffett was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Alan'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eamann HowellEamann Howell
Eamann Howell was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'John'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tiziano LongoTiziano Longo
Tiziano Longo was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Simkin the Miller'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eileen KingEileen King
Eileen King was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Simkin's Wife'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Heather JohnsonHeather Johnson
Heather Johnson was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Molly'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robin AskwithRobin Askwith
Robin Askwith was
21 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Rufus'.
Thu, Oct 12 1950
Portrait of Martin WhelarMartin Whelar
Martin Whelar was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Jack the Justice'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John McLarenJohn McLaren
John McLaren would have been no older than
59 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Johnny the Grace'.
Tue, Oct 10 1911 –
Sat, Oct 10 1970
Portrait of Edward MonteithEdward Monteith
Edward Monteith was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Dick the Sparrow'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kervin BreenKervin Breen
Kervin Breen was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Franca SciuttoFranca Sciutto
Franca Sciutto was
33 in The Canterbury Tales
Sat, Jan 14 1939
Portrait of Vittorio FanfoniVittorio Fanfoni
Vittorio Fanfoni was
28 in The Canterbury Tales
Sat, Jan 01 1944 –
Sun, Jun 12 2016
Portrait of Leonard S. BrooksLeonard S. Brooks
Leonard S. Brooks was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Businessman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stephen CalcuttStephen Calcutt
Stephen Calcutt was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'The Groom (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Phil DavisPhil Davis
Phil Davis was
19 in The Canterbury Tales
as '2nd Homosexual Lover (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 30 1953
Portrait of Charles De la TourCharles De la Tour
Charles De la Tour was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Inn-keeper (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Francis de WolffFrancis de Wolff
Francis de Wolff was
59 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'The Bride's Father (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 17 1913 –
Wed, Apr 18 1984
Portrait of Michael DerrekMichael Derrek
Michael Derrek was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Robin (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Andrew DymockAndrew Dymock
Andrew Dymock was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Bill (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of V. EdwardsV. Edwards
V. Edwards was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'The Old Woman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dorothy EverallDorothy Everall
Dorothy Everall was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Perkin's Mother (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Diana FisherDiana Fisher
Diana Fisher was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'The Bride (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris GreenerChris Greener
Chris Greener was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Sir Elephant (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David HattonDavid Hatton
David Hatton was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Poor Homosexual (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Judo Al HayesJudo Al Hayes
Judo Al Hayes was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Fighter (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Terry HooperTerry Hooper
Terry Hooper was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'L'Allodoliere (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert Brook HowardRobert Brook Howard
Robert Brook Howard was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Vicar of the Monestary (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Karl HowmanKarl Howman
Karl Howman was
19 in The Canterbury Tales
as '1st Homosexual Lover (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 13 1952
Portrait of Richard HughesRichard Hughes
Richard Hughes was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Administrator (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Laurie InchLaurie Inch
Laurie Inch was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Mary (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charlotte KellCharlotte Kell
Charlotte Kell was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'The Prioress (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pinky MartinPinky Martin
Pinky Martin was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'The Nun (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alan McConnellAlan McConnell
Alan McConnell was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Master Gervaso (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Norman McGlenNorman McGlen
Norman McGlen was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Perkin's Father (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter McGregorPeter McGregor
Peter McGregor was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'The Merchant (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hugh McKenzie-BaileyHugh McKenzie-Bailey
Hugh McKenzie-Bailey was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Thomas (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roderick McLeodRoderick McLeod
Roderick McLeod was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Knight's Attendant (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anthony MooreAnthony Moore
Anthony Moore was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'The Spy (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken MugglestonKen Muggleston
Ken Muggleston was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patrick NewellPatrick Newell
Patrick Newell was
40 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Prior (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 27 1932 –
Fri, Jul 22 1988
Portrait of Ray ParksRay Parks
Ray Parks was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Martin PhilipsMartin Philips
Martin Philips was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Martin (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Selwyn RobertsSelwyn Roberts
Selwyn Roberts was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'The Knight (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anita SandersAnita Sanders
Anita Sanders was
30 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Thomas' Wife (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 03 1942
Portrait of Marc SinclairMarc Sinclair
Marc Sinclair was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Ensemble (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary StuartMary Stuart
Mary Stuart was
46 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Priest (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jul 04 1926 –
Mon, Feb 28 2022
Portrait of Reg StuartReg Stuart
Reg Stuart was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as '4th Husband (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve WhittonSteve Whitton
Steve Whitton was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Youth without Name (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Pier Paolo PasoliniPier Paolo Pasolini
Pier Paolo Pasolini was
50 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Director, Screenplay, Music Supervisor'
Sun, Mar 05 1922 –
Sun, Nov 02 1975
Portrait of Tonino Delli ColliTonino Delli Colli
Tonino Delli Colli was
49 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Director of Photography'
Mon, Nov 20 1922 –
Tue, Aug 16 2005
Portrait of Sergio CittiSergio Citti
Sergio Citti was
39 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Assistant Director'
Tue, May 30 1933 –
Tue, Oct 11 2005
Portrait of Umberto AngelucciUmberto Angelucci
Umberto Angelucci was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter ShepherdPeter Shepherd
Peter Shepherd was
31 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Assistant Director'
Wed, Jan 01 1941 –
Wed, Feb 18 2009
Portrait of Alberto GrimaldiAlberto Grimaldi
Alberto Grimaldi was
47 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Producer'
Sat, Mar 28 1925 –
Sat, Jan 23 2021
Portrait of Luciano AnzellottiLuciano Anzellotti
Luciano Anzellotti was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Sound Effects Editor, Special Effects'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nino BaragliNino Baragli
Nino Baragli was
46 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Editor'
Thu, Oct 01 1925 –
Wed, May 29 2013
Portrait of Anita CacciolatiAnita Cacciolati
Anita Cacciolati was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Ugo De RossiUgo De Rossi
Ugo De Rossi was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Ennio MorriconeEnnio Morricone
Ennio Morricone was
43 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Original Music Composer'
Sat, Nov 10 1928 –
Mon, Jul 06 2020
Portrait of Danilo DonatiDanilo Donati
Danilo Donati was
46 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Costume Design'
Tue, Apr 06 1926 –
Sat, Dec 01 2001
Portrait of Dante FerrettiDante Ferretti
Dante Ferretti was
29 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Production Design'
Fri, Feb 26 1943
Portrait of Giancarlo De LeonardisGiancarlo De Leonardis
Giancarlo De Leonardis was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Key Hair Stylist, Wigmaker'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mimmo CattarinichMimmo Cattarinich
Mimmo Cattarinich was
35 in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Still Photographer'
Mon, Jun 28 1937 –
Sun, Aug 27 2017
Portrait of Carlo TafaniCarlo Tafani
Carlo Tafani was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Camera Operator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Beatrice BanfiBeatrice Banfi
Beatrice Banfi was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Script Supervisor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Luciano MuratoriLuciano Muratori
Luciano Muratori was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Boom Operator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vanni CastellaniVanni Castellani
Vanni Castellani was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Assistant Costume Designer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Otello SisiOtello Sisi
Otello Sisi was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Makeup Artist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Primiano MuratoriPrimiano Muratori
Primiano Muratori was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Sound Engineer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken MugglestonKen Muggleston
Ken Muggleston was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Set Decoration'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alessandro von NormanAlessandro von Norman
Alessandro von Norman was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Production Manager'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Adriano MagistrettiAdriano Magistretti
Adriano Magistretti was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Production Coordinator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Geoffrey ChaucerGeoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer would have been no older than
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Novel'
Unknown Birthday –
Sat, Oct 25 1400
Portrait of Augusto DiamantiAugusto Diamanti
Augusto Diamanti was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Key Grip'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Maurizio LucchiniMaurizio Lucchini
Maurizio Lucchini was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Assistant Camera'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gianni D'AmicoGianni D'Amico
Gianni D'Amico was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Sound Mixer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carlo AgateCarlo Agate
Carlo Agate was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Assistant Production Design'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ennio OnoratiEnnio Onorati
Ennio Onorati was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Production Supervisor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alberto RidolfiAlberto Ridolfi
Alberto Ridolfi was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Gaffer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anthony MooreAnthony Moore
Anthony Moore was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Production Coordinator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Franca TassoFranca Tasso
Franca Tasso was
>> in The Canterbury Tales
as 'Production Secretary'
Unknown Birthday