Movie poster: The Canterbury Tales (1972)

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The Canterbury Tales

1972 · 111 min Comedy History Drama

⭐ 6.1 / 10 · TMDB

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

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📋 Film Details

Original Title	I racconti di Canterbury
Year	1972
Country	France, Italy
Genre	Comedy, History, Drama
Director	Pier Paolo Pasolini
Runtime	111 min.
Rating	TMDB: 6.1/10 (233 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Hugh Griffith

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Sir January

Laura Betti

Laura Betti

The Wife from Bath

Ninetto Davoli

Ninetto Davoli

Perkin

Franco Citti

Franco Citti

Devil

Josephine Chaplin

Josephine Chaplin

May

Alan Webb

Alan Webb

Old Man

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Geoffrey Chaucer

Vernon Dobtcheff

Vernon Dobtcheff

The Franklin

Jenny Runacre

Jenny Runacre

Alison

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