The Canterbury Tales (1972)
I racconti di Canterbury (original title)Reference View | Change View
- NC-17
- 1h 51min
- Comedy, Drama
- 30 May 1980 (USA)
- Movie
Pasolini's artistic, sometimes violent, always vividly cinematic retelling of some of Chaucer's most erotic tales.
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| Hugh Griffith | ... |
Sir January
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| Laura Betti | ... |
The Wife from Bath
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| Ninetto Davoli | ... |
Perkin
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| Franco Citti | ... |
The Devil
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| Josephine Chaplin | ... |
May
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| Alan Webb | ... |
Old Man
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| Pier Paolo Pasolini | ... |
Geoffrey Chaucer
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J.P. Van Dyne | ... |
The Cook
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| Vernon Dobtcheff | ... |
The Franklin
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Adrian Street | ... |
Fighter
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| Orla Pederson | ... |
Pilgrim
(as OT)
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| Derek Deadman | ... |
The Pardoner
(as Derek Deadmin)
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| Nicholas Smith | ... |
Friar
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George Bethell Datch | ... |
Host of the Tabard
(as George B. Datch)
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| Dan Thomas | ... |
Nicholas
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| Michael Balfour | ... |
The Carpenter
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| Jenny Runacre | ... |
Alison
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Peter Cain | ... |
Absalom
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Daniele Buckler | ... |
Pilgrim
(as Daniel Buckler)
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John Francis Lane | ... |
Greedy friar
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Settimo Castagna | ... |
Angel
(as Settimio Castagna)
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Athol Coats | ... |
Rich homosexual
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Judy Stewart-Murray | ... |
Alice
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| Tom Baker | ... |
Jenkin
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Oscar Fochetti | ... |
May's lover
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| Willoughby Goddard | ... |
Placebo
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Peter Stephens | ... |
Justinus
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Giuseppe Arrigio | ... |
Pluto / The God
(as Giuseppe Arrigo)
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| Elisabetta Genovese | ... |
Prosperine
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Gordon King | ... |
Chancellor
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Patrick Duffett | ... |
Alan
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Eamann Howell | ... |
John
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Tiziano Longo | ... |
Simkin the Miller
(as Albert King)
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Eileen King | ... |
Simkin's wife
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Heather Johnson | ... |
Molly
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| Robin Askwith | ... |
Rufus
(as Robin Asquith)
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Martin Whelar | ... |
Jack the Justice
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John McLaren | ... |
Johnny the Grace
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Edward Monteith | ... |
Dick the Sparrow
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Kervin Breen |
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Franca Sciutto |
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Vittorio Fanfoni |
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Leonard S. Brooks | ... |
Businessman (uncredited)
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Stephen Calcutt | ... |
The Groom (uncredited)
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| Phil Davis | ... |
2nd homosexual lover (uncredited)
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Charles De la Tour | ... |
Inn-keeper (uncredited)
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| Francis De Wolff | ... |
The Bride's father (uncredited)
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Michael Derrek | ... |
Robin (uncredited)
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Andrew Dymock | ... |
Bill (uncredited)
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V. Edwards | ... |
The Old Woman (uncredited)
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Dorothy Everall | ... |
Perkin's mother (uncredited)
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Diana Fisher | ... |
The Bride (uncredited)
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Chris Greener | ... |
Sir Elephant (uncredited)
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| David Hatton | ... |
Poor homosexual (uncredited)
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| Lord Alfred Hayes | ... |
Fighter (uncredited)
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Terry Hooper | ... |
L'allodoliere (uncredited)
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Robert Brook Howard | ... |
Vicar of the Monestary (uncredited)
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Karl Howman | ... |
1st homosexual lover (uncredited)
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Richard Hughes | ... |
Administrator (uncredited)
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Laurie Inch | ... |
Mary (uncredited)
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Charlotte Kell | ... |
The Prioress (uncredited)
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Pinky Martin | ... |
The Nun (uncredited)
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Alan McConnell | ... |
Master Gervaso (uncredited)
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Norman McGlen | ... |
Perkin's father (uncredited)
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Peter McGregor | ... |
The Merchant (uncredited)
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Hugh McKenzie-Bailey | ... |
Thomas (uncredited)
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Roderick McLeod | ... |
Knight's Attendant (uncredited)
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Anthony Moore | ... |
The Spy (uncredited)
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Ken Muggleston | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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| Patrick Newell | ... |
Prior (uncredited)
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Ray Parks | ... |
Sergeant (uncredited)
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Martin Philips | ... |
Martin (uncredited)
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Selwyn Roberts | ... |
The Knight (uncredited)
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Anita Sanders | ... |
Thomas' wife (uncredited)
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Marc Sinclair | ... |
Ensemble (uncredited)
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| Mary Stuart | ... |
Priest (uncredited)
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Reg Stuart | ... |
4th Husband (uncredited)
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Steve Whitton | ... |
Youth Without Name (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Pier Paolo Pasolini | ||
Written by
| Pier Paolo Pasolini | ... | (screenplay) |
| Geoffrey Chaucer | ... | (book of short stories: The Canterbury Tales) (as G. Chaucer) |
Produced by
| Alberto Grimaldi | ... | producer |
Music by
| Ennio Morricone | ... | (as Mº Ennio Morricone) |
Cinematography by
| Tonino Delli Colli | ||
Editing by
| Nino Baragli | ||
Editorial Department
| Anita Cacciolati | ... | assistant editor |
| Ugo De Rossi | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Dante Ferretti | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ken Muggleston | ... | (as Kenneth Muggleston) |
Costume Design by
| Danilo Donati | ||
Makeup Department
| Giancarlo De Leonardis | ... | key hair stylist / wig maker |
| Otello Sisi | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Ennio Onorati | ... | production supervisor |
| Alessandro von Norman | ... | production manager (as Alessandro Von Normann) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Umberto Angelucci | ... | assistant director |
| Sergio Citti | ... | assistant director |
| Peter Shepherd | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Carlo Agate | ... | assistant designer |
Sound Department
| Luciano Anzellotti | ... | sound effects editor |
| Gianni D'Amico | ... | sound mixer |
| Primiano Muratori | ... | sound engineer |
| Luciano Muratori | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Luciano Anzellotti | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Vincenzo Maggio | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mimmo Cattarinich | ... | still photographer |
| Augusto Diamanti | ... | key grip |
| Maurizio Lucchini | ... | assistant camera |
| Alberto Ridolfi | ... | gaffer |
| Carlo Tafani | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Vanni Castellani | ... | assistant costume designer |
Music Department
| Ennio Morricone | ... | music advisor (as Mº Ennio Morricone) |
| Pier Paolo Pasolini | ... | music supervisor (as P.P. Pasolini) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Beatrice Banfi | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Adriano Magistretti | ... | English production coordinator |
| Anthony Moore | ... | production coordinator: UK |
| Enzo Ocone | ... | dubbing dialogue |
| Peter Shepherd | ... | assistant to director |
| Franca Tasso | ... | production secretary |
| Marco Bellocchio | ... | voice dubbing: John Francis Lane (uncredited) |
| Eduardo De Filippo | ... | voice dubbing: Alan Webb (uncredited) |
| Francesco Leonetti | ... | voice dubbing: George Bethell Datch (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Aidart Distribution Company (1980) (United States) (theatrical) (English-track)
- Nova Film (1972) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Produzioni Europee Associate (PEA) (1972) (Italy) (theatrical)
- United Artists (A-Asia) (1973) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United Artists Europa (1972) (Italy) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1973) (Finland) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1973) (France) (theatrical) (as Les Artistes Associés)
- United Artists (1973) (Japan) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1974) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- United Artists (1974) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Vasilis Labiris (1973) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Asociace Ceských Filmových Klubu (ACFK) (Czechia)
- Atlantic Film (2009) (Finland) (DVD) (5-disc Pier Paolo Pasolini Collection)
- BFI Video (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Canal+ (1989) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- EuroVideo (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- Future Film (2004) (Finland) (DVD)
- Image Entertainment (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1986) (Finland) (tv) (as MTV1)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Star Media Entertainment (2006) (Norway) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2012) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Remarkably, this is the only major cinematic take on Geoffrey Chaucer's classic tales. See more » |
| Goofs | Some of the women have tan-lines from bikinis. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Playboy: The Story of X (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Old Piper See more » |
| Quotes |
The Wife from Bath:
There's nowhere in the Gospels that says we ought to stay virgins. Anyway, tell me, what were the genital organs made for at the creation? Not to lie dormant I suppose. And nobody's going to tell me they were just put there to piss through. Mark you, I use it for that as well. And every man must serve his wife in wedlock... See more » |