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Overview

Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.

Cast: Hugh Griffith, Laura Betti, Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Josephine Chaplin, more

Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Genres: Comedy, History, Drama

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Overview

Cast

Hugh Griffith

Laura Betti

Ninetto Davoli

Franco Citti

Josephine Chaplin

Alan Webb

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Vernon Dobtcheff

Jenny Runacre

Adrian Street

Derek Deadman

Nicholas Smith

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