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A Canterbury Tale
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A Canterbury Tale

1944-08-21 · 125 min · ★ 6.9

Mystery · War · Drama

Three modern-day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town while on their way to Canterbury.

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Directors
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Production companies
The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Eric PortmanEric PortmanThomas Colpeper, JP
Sheila SimSheila SimAlison Smith
Dennis PriceDennis PricePeter Gibbs
John SweetJohn SweetBob Johnson
Charles HawtreyCharles HawtreyThomas Duckett
Esmond KnightEsmond KnightNarrator / Seven-Sisters Soldier / Village Idiot
Hay PetrieHay PetrieWoodcock
George MerrittGeorge MerrittNed Horton
Edward RigbyEdward RigbyJim Horton
Freda JacksonFreda JacksonPrudence Honeywood
Betty JardineFee Baker
Eliot MakehamEliot MakehamOrganist
Parry Jones Jr.Arthur
Beresford EganP. C. Ovenden
Esma CannonEsma CannonAgnes
Anthony HollesSergt. Bassett
Maude LambertMiss Grainger
Wallace BoscoWallace BoscoA. R. P. Worker
Charles PatonCharles PatonErnie Brooks
Jane MillicanJane MillicanSusanna Foster

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