The Song of Roland
Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot
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.
Run Time
1h 50m
Genre
Drama, Adventure, History
Release Date
04 Oct 1978
Country
France
Language
French
Director & Producers
Top Billed Cast
Klaus KinskiRoland / Klaus
Alain CunyTurpin/der Mönch
Dominique SandaAnna
Pierre ClémentiOlivier / Le clerc
Jean-Pierre KalfonMarsile / Turold / Charlemagne
Monique MercureMarie
Niels ArestrupLe commerçant / Oton
Serge MerlinPair Marsile / Ganelon / Thierry
László SzabóDuc Naimes / Chevalier hongrois
Mario GonzalesBlancandrin / Jeannot, le voleur
Turgis / L'esclave noir
Isabelle MercantonFemme commercant
Z Productions


Frank Cassenti
Antoine Duhamel