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The Song of Roland (1978)
Directed by Frank Cassenti
Overview
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.
Length 110 minutes
Actors
Klaus Kinski | Alain Cuny | Dominique Sanda | Pierre Clémenti | Jean-Pierre Kalfon | Monique Mercure | Niels Arestrup | Serge Merlin | László Szabó | Mario Gonzales | Yvan Labejoff | Isabelle Mercanton | Dominique Valentin | Marilú Marini | Jean-Claude Brialy | Mostefa Djadjam