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The Canterbury Tales

Name: The Canterbury Tales
Genre: Comedy, History, Drama
Released: 1972-09-02
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Hugh Griffith, Laura Betti, Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Josephine Chaplin

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

★ 6.1 1972 111 min NC-17 Comedy History Drama

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

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Release: 1972-09-02
Rating: NC-17
TMDB score: 6.1/10
Original language: IT
Status: Released
Production: France, Italy
Studio: Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA

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DirectorPier Paolo Pasolini WriterPier Paolo Pasolini CastHugh Griffith CastLaura Betti CastNinetto Davoli CastFranco Citti CastJosephine Chaplin

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