The Canterbury Tales
I racconti di Canterbury
“From the team that gave you "Decameron", Geoffrey Chaucer's Lustiest Tales of Merrie Olde England!”
Synopsis
Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Canterbury Tales (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-24
Top Cast
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Hugh Griffith
Sir January
Laura Betti
The Wife from Bath
Ninetto Davoli
Perkin
Franco Citti
Devil
Josephine Chaplin
May
Alan Webb
Old Man
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Geoffrey Chaucer
Vernon Dobtcheff
The Franklin
Jenny Runacre
Alison
Adrian Street
Fighter
Derek Deadman
The Pardoner
Nicholas Smith
Friar
Orla Pederson
Pilgrim
J.P. Van Dyne
The Cook
George Bethell Datch
Host of the Tabard
Dan Thomas
Nicholas
Michael Balfour
The Carpenter
Peter Cain
Absalom
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 19, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 7, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Screenplay & Story
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- I racconti di Canterbury
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Pier Paolo Pasolini, Geoffrey Chaucer
Ennio Morricone
Tonino Delli Colli
Nino Baragli
Alberto Grimaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Alberto Grimaldi
Producer
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Director
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Screenplay
Danilo Donati
Costume Design
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
Nino Baragli
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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European Cinema
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柏林电影节金熊奖
Berlinale Film Festival Golden Bear 柏林国际电影节历届金熊奖获奖影片。 *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-18 07:43:29 UTC+8)*
Criterion Collection
The Complete Criterion Collection. The Criterion Collection is a video distribution company that sells 'important classic and contemporary films' in editions that offer the highest technical quality. This list contains only the featured films released on DVD, BluRay and 4K Criterion releases — no supplements are included. Organized by spine number with the newest releases first. CC标准收藏完整收录版： 收录标准收藏（Criterion Collection）发行的重要经典及当代电影。仅包含正片（涵盖 DVD、蓝光及 4K 版本），已排除花絮补充内容。按 CC 发行编号倒序排列（最新发行在前）。 *注：榜单源数据中包含部分剧集/迷你剧，由于本片单只收录纯电影，故不再收录以下非电影条目：* • [#214] Mangrove (2020) • [#215] Lovers Rock (2020) • [#216] Red, White and Blue (2020) • [#217] Alex Wheatle (2020) • [#486] Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day (1972) • [#647] Dekalog (1989) • [#944] World on a Wire (1973) • [#1187] Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) • [#1338] Fanny and Alexander (1984) • [#1341] Tanner '88 (1988) • [#1371] Scenes from a Marriage (1973) *注：以下影片因 TMDB 尚未收录，暂不在此片单中展示：* • [#531] First (2012) • [#1699] Ulysse (1983) *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-11 07:39:08 UTC+8)*
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Canterbury Tales
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Canterbury Tales about?
Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.
Who directed The Canterbury Tales?
The Canterbury Tales was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Who stars in The Canterbury Tales?
The principal cast of The Canterbury Tales includes Hugh Griffith, Laura Betti, Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Josephine Chaplin.
When was The Canterbury Tales released and how long is it?
The Canterbury Tales was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Canterbury Tales?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Canterbury Tales was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is The Canterbury Tales based on a book or true story?
The Canterbury Tales is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Geoffrey Chaucer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Canterbury Tales?
The Canterbury Tales holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).