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The Song of Roland

1978-1h 50min
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4.8 / 10 6

Roland des Roncesvalles is a legendary knight from the age of chivalry in France. In the 11th-century epic La Chanson de Roland, he is depicted as a key figure in halting the advance of the Arabs into France. In this story, the 10th-century legend is staged by a group of 12th-century pilgrims using the 11th-century poem. Their acting is interrupted by a violent peasant uprising, which kills many of the pilgrims. However, one of the survivors, is converted to the peasant cause and later speaks out in favor of more just treatment for the downtrodden.

Directed by Frank Cassenti

Writers Frank Cassenti Thierry Joly Michèle-Annie Mercier

Stars Klaus Kinski Alain Cuny Dominique Sanda

Videos

Thumbnail of the video: La Chanson de Roland - Frank Cassenti, 1978 - opening

La Chanson de Roland - Frank Cassenti, 1978 - opening

Cast

Klaus Kinski's picture in the cast

Klaus Kinski

Roland / Klaus
Alain Cuny's picture in the cast

Alain Cuny

Turpin/der Mönch
Dominique Sanda's picture in the cast

Dominique Sanda

Anna
Pierre Clémenti's picture in the cast

Pierre Clémenti

Olivier / Le clerc
Jean-Pierre Kalfon's picture in the cast

Jean-Pierre Kalfon

Marsile / Turold / Charlemagne
Monique Mercure's picture in the cast

Monique Mercure

Marie
Niels Arestrup's picture in the cast

Niels Arestrup

Le commerçant / Oton
Serge Merlin's picture in the cast

Serge Merlin

Pair Marsile / Ganelon / Thierry
László Szabó's picture in the cast

László Szabó

Duc Naimes / Chevalier hongrois
Mario Gonzales's picture in the cast

Mario Gonzales

Blancandrin / Jeannot, le voleur
Yvan Labejoff's picture in the cast

Yvan Labejoff

Turgis / L'esclave noir
Isabelle Mercanton's picture in the cast

Isabelle Mercanton

Femme commercant

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