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The Canterbury Tales 1972

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

★ 6.1/10 NC-17 ComedyHistoryDrama Released
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What is The Canterbury Tales?

The Canterbury Tales is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Comedy, History, Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1972
Status
Released
Runtime
111 minutes
Release date
Sep 2, 1972
Studios
Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
Genres
Comedy, History, Drama
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83 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.4/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.6/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Comedy #History #Drama

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The Canterbury Tales is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Comedy, History, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“Geoffrey Chaucer pens his famous work amidst re-enactments of several of his stories.”

Reasons to watch
  • features re-enactments of famous stories
  • glimpses of the author writing his work
Keep in mind
  • rated NC-17
  • limited plot details available in the provided sources

Watch it if you are interested in a film adaptation featuring glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work.

The film carries an NC-17 rating and features comedy, history, and drama elements.

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When was The Canterbury Tales released in the US?

It was released on 12/19/1979 in the US according to the provided sources.

What genres does the film belong to?

The film is categorized under comedy, history, and drama.

What is the runtime of the movie?

The runtime is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

What is the film about?

It features glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work sprinkled through re-enactments of several of his stories.

What is the MPAA rating of the film?

The film is rated NC-17.

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