The Song of Roland (1978)
1978 · 1h 50m · Drama, Adventure, History
Genres: 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.
Director: Frank Cassenti
Writers: Thierry Joly, Frank Cassenti
Music by: Antoine Duhamel
Cinematography: Jean-Jacques Flori
Editor: Michèle-Annie Mercier
Cast
Klaus Kinski as Roland / KlausAlain Cuny as Turpin/der MönchDominique Sanda as AnnaPierre Clémenti as Olivier / Le clercJean-Pierre Kalfon as Marsile / Turold / CharlemagneMonique Mercure as MarieNiels Arestrup as Le commerçant / OtonSerge Merlin as Pair Marsile / Ganelon / ThierryLászló Szabó as Duc Naimes / Chevalier hongroisMario Gonzales as Blancandrin / Jeannot, le voleurYvan Labejoff as Turgis / L'esclave noirIsabelle Mercanton as Femme commercantMore like this
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