The Canterbury Tales (1998)
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Animated adaptation of Chaucer's famous narrative poems, using a variety of groundbreaking animation techniques. On a pilgrimage from London to the tomb of Thomas Becket in Canterbury, a group of travellers from all walks of medieval society recount tales and stories to each other to provide amusement on the journey.
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Robert LindsayHarry Bailey (voice)
Tim McInnernyThe Pardoner (voice)
Bill NighyThe Merchant (voice)
Billie WhitelawThe Wife of Bath (voice)
Imelda StauntonThe Prioress (voice)
Sean BeanThe Nun's Priest (voice)
Liz SmithThe Hag (voice)
Richard GriffithsSaturn (voice)
Mark WilliamsChanticleer (voice)Keywords
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What is The Canterbury Tales about?
Animated adaptation of Chaucer's famous narrative poems, using a variety of groundbreaking animation techniques. On a pilgrimage from London to the tomb of Thomas Becket in Canterbury, a group of travellers from all walks of medieval society recount tales and stories to each other to provide amusement on the journey.
How long is The Canterbury Tales?
The Canterbury Tales has a runtime of 28 minutes.