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The Song of Roland

48 %|Oct 4, 1978|Drama, Adventure, History

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.

Featured Crew

Frank Cassenti
Director
Thierry Joly
Writer
Frank Cassenti
Writer
Jacques Arhex
Assistant Director
Renaud Sanson
Production Design
Paul Bertault
Sound Mixer
Georges Prat
Sound
Laure Budin
Assistant Editor

Cast

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Klaus Kinski
Roland / Klaus
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Alain Cuny
Turpin/der Mönch
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Pierre Clémenti
Olivier / Le clerc
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Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Marsile / Turold / Charlemagne
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Niels Arestrup
Le commerçant / Oton
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Serge Merlin
Pair Marsile / Ganelon / Thierry
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László Szabó
Duc Naimes / Chevalier hongrois
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Mario Gonzales
Blancandrin / Jeannot, le voleur
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Yvan Labejoff
Turgis / L'esclave noir
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Isabelle Mercanton
Femme commercant
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Dominique Valentin
La fille du seigneur
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Marilú Marini
La femme du seigneur