A Canterbury Tale
Synopsis
Three modern-day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town while on their way to Canterbury.
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The Caravan Scene - A Canterbury Tale (1944)
Type: Clip • Published 2023-02-19
Top Cast
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Eric Portman
Thomas Colpeper, JP
Sheila Sim
Alison Smith
Dennis Price
Peter Gibbs
John Sweet
Bob Johnson
Charles Hawtrey
Thomas Duckett
Esmond Knight
Narrator / Seven-Sisters Soldier / Village Idiot
Hay Petrie
Woodcock
George Merritt
Ned Horton
Edward Rigby
Jim Horton
Freda Jackson
Prudence Honeywood
Betty Jardine
Fee Baker
Eliot Makeham
Organist
Parry Jones Jr.
Arthur
Beresford Egan
P. C. Ovenden
Esma Cannon
Agnes
Anthony Holles
Sergt. Bassett
Maude Lambert
Miss Grainger
Wallace Bosco
A. R. P. Worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
- Original Score
- Allan Gray
- Original Title
- A Canterbury Tale
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Allan Gray
Erwin Hillier
John Seabourne Sr.
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Emeric Pressburger
Director
Michael Powell
Director
Emeric Pressburger
Writer
Michael Powell
Writer
Emeric Pressburger
Producer
John Seabourne Sr.
Editor
Michael Powell
Producer
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Allan Gray
Original Music Composer
Alfred Junge
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Canterbury Tale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Canterbury Tale about?
Three modern-day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town while on their way to Canterbury.
Who directed A Canterbury Tale?
A Canterbury Tale was directed by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell.
Who stars in A Canterbury Tale?
The principal cast of A Canterbury Tale includes Eric Portman, Sheila Sim, Dennis Price, John Sweet, Charles Hawtrey.
When was A Canterbury Tale released and how long is it?
A Canterbury Tale was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for A Canterbury Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Canterbury Tale was composed by Allan Gray.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Canterbury Tale?
A Canterbury Tale holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).