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The Canterbury Tales

The Canterbury Tales (1979) Full Cast & Crew

1979Movie"From the team that gave you "Decameron", Geoffrey Chaucer's Lustiest Tales of Merrie Olde England!"

Cast

H
Hugh Griffith
as Sir January
L
Laura Betti
as The Wife from Bath
N
Ninetto Davoli
as Perkin
F
Franco Citti
as Devil
J
Josephine Chaplin
as May
A
Alan Webb
as Old Man
P
Pier Paolo Pasolini
as Geoffrey Chaucer
J
J.P. Van Dyne
as The Cook
V
Vernon Dobtcheff
as The Franklin
A
Adrian Street
as Fighter
O
Orla Pederson
as Pilgrim
D
Derek Deadman
as The Pardoner
N
Nicholas Smith
as Friar
G
George Bethell Datch
as Host of the Tabard
D
Dan Thomas
as Nicholas
M
Michael Balfour
as The Carpenter
J
Jenny Runacre
as Alison
P
Peter Cain
as Absalom
D
Daniele Buckler
as Pilgrim
J
John Francis Lane
as Greedy Friar
S
Settimo Castagna
as Angel
A
Athol Coats
as Rich Homosexual
J
Judy Stewart-Murray
as Alice
T
Tom Baker
as Jenkin
O
Oscar Fochetti
as May's Lover
W
Willoughby Goddard
as Placebo
P
Peter Stephens
as Justinus
G
Giuseppe Arrigio
as Pluto / The God
E
Elisabetta Genovese
as Prosperine
G
Gordon King
as Chancellor
P
Patrick Duffett
as Alan
E
Eamann Howell
as John
T
Tiziano Longo
as Simkin the Miller
E
Eileen King
as Simkin's Wife
H
Heather Johnson
as Molly
R
Robin Askwith
as Rufus
M
Martin Whelar
as Jack the Justice
J
John McLaren
as Johnny the Grace
E
Edward Monteith
as Dick the Sparrow
K
Kervin Breen
F
Franca Sciutto
V
Vittorio Fanfoni
L
Leonard S. Brooks
as Businessman (uncredited)
S
Stephen Calcutt
as The Groom (uncredited)
P
Phil Davis
as 2nd Homosexual Lover (uncredited)
C
Charles De la Tour
as Inn-keeper (uncredited)
F
Francis de Wolff
as The Bride's Father (uncredited)
M
Michael Derrek
as Robin (uncredited)
A
Andrew Dymock
as Bill (uncredited)
V
V. Edwards
as The Old Woman (uncredited)
D
Dorothy Everall
as Perkin's Mother (uncredited)
D
Diana Fisher
as The Bride (uncredited)
C
Chris Greener
as Sir Elephant (uncredited)
D
David Hatton
as Poor Homosexual (uncredited)
J
Judo Al Hayes
as Fighter (uncredited)
T
Terry Hooper
as L'Allodoliere (uncredited)
R
Robert Brook Howard
as Vicar of the Monestary (uncredited)
K
Karl Howman
as 1st Homosexual Lover (uncredited)
R
Richard Hughes
as Administrator (uncredited)
L
Laurie Inch
as Mary (uncredited)
C
Charlotte Kell
as The Prioress (uncredited)
P
Pinky Martin
as The Nun (uncredited)
A
Alan McConnell
as Master Gervaso (uncredited)
N
Norman McGlen
as Perkin's Father (uncredited)
P
Peter McGregor
as The Merchant (uncredited)
H
Hugh McKenzie-Bailey
as Thomas (uncredited)
R
Roderick McLeod
as Knight's Attendant (uncredited)
A
Anthony Moore
as The Spy (uncredited)
K
Ken Muggleston
as Doctor (uncredited)
P
Patrick Newell
as Prior (uncredited)
R
Ray Parks
as Sergeant (uncredited)
M
Martin Philips
as Martin (uncredited)
S
Selwyn Roberts
as The Knight (uncredited)
A
Anita Sanders
as Thomas' Wife (uncredited)
M
Marc Sinclair
as Ensemble (uncredited)
M
Mary Stuart
as Priest (uncredited)
R
Reg Stuart
as 4th Husband (uncredited)
S
Steve Whitton
as Youth without Name (uncredited)

Crew

A
Alberto Grimaldi
Producer
T
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
G
Geoffrey Chaucer
Novel
P
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Director
E
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
O
Otello Sisi
Makeup Artist
E
Ennio Onorati
Production Supervisor
V
Vanni Castellani
Assistant Costume Designer
A
Alessandro von Norman
Production Manager
L
Luciano Anzellotti
Sound Effects Editor
P
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Screenplay
A
Anita Cacciolati
Assistant Editor
U
Umberto Angelucci
Assistant Director
A
Augusto Diamanti
Key Grip
A
Anthony Moore
Production Coordinator
G
Giancarlo De Leonardis
Wigmaker
C
Carlo Agate
Assistant Production Design
P
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Music Supervisor
P
Peter Shepherd
Assistant Director
L
Luciano Anzellotti
Special Effects
G
Giancarlo De Leonardis
Key Hair Stylist
F
Franca Tasso
Production Secretary
U
Ugo De Rossi
Assistant Editor
M
Mimmo Cattarinich
Still Photographer
A
Adriano Magistretti
Production Coordinator
M
Maurizio Lucchini
Assistant Camera
B
Beatrice Banfi
Script Supervisor
A
Alberto Ridolfi
Gaffer
C
Carlo Tafani
Camera Operator
K
Ken Muggleston
Set Decoration
D
Danilo Donati
Costume Design
D
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
L
Luciano Muratori
Boom Operator
G
Gianni D'Amico
Sound Mixer
N
Nino Baragli
Editor
P
Primiano Muratori
Sound Engineer
S
Sergio Citti
Assistant Director

Trilogy of Life

This film collection delves into themes of love, betrayal, and revenge, with a sensual tone and varied styles. Stories include a swindler gaining wealth after being conned, a man posing as deaf and mute among nuns, a woman hiding her lover from her husband, and three brothers seeking revenge on their sister's boyfriend. Other tales feature a young woman risking scandal to meet her boyfriend, painters seeking inspiration, a priest seducing his friend's wife, and two men making a pact to discover what happens after death. These narratives critique religious and societal norms, celebrating human connection and sensuality. The anthology format allows for surreal, taboo, and experimental storytelling, challenging audiences to reflect on choice, consequence, and the complexities of life. Each filmmaker's unique voice shines through, making this collection a showcase of diverse artistic talents and a must-watch for thought-provoking cinema.