The Song of Roland - 1978

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.

110min
1978
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.5/10

Cast

Klaus Kinski profile pictureKlaus KinskiRoland / Klaus
Alain Cuny profile pictureAlain CunyTurpin/der Mönch
Pierre Clémenti profile picturePierre ClémentiOlivier / Le clerc
Jean-Pierre Kalfon profile pictureJean-Pierre KalfonMarsile / Turold / Charlemagne
Niels Arestrup profile pictureNiels ArestrupLe commerçant / Oton
Serge Merlin profile pictureSerge MerlinPair Marsile / Ganelon / Thierry
László Szabó profile pictureLászló SzabóDuc Naimes / Chevalier hongrois
Marilú Marini profile pictureMarilú MariniLa femme du seigneur

About The Song of Roland

The Song of Roland 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.

Runtime: 110min

Extra details

Original Title: La Chanson de Roland
Original Language: French
Directed By: Frank Cassenti
Production Companies
Z ProductionsFR3