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.
Director: Frank Cassenti
Genre: Drama, Adventure, History
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: October 4, 1978
Cast
- Klaus Kinski - Roland / Klaus
- Alain Cuny - Turpin/der Mönch
- Dominique Sanda - Anna
- Pierre Clémenti - Olivier / Le clerc
- Jean-Pierre Kalfon - Marsile / Turold / Charlemagne
- Monique Mercure - Marie
- Niels Arestrup - Le commerçant / Oton
- Serge Merlin - Pair Marsile / Ganelon / Thierry
- László Szabó - Duc Naimes / Chevalier hongrois
- Mario Gonzales - Blancandrin / Jeannot, le voleur
Screenplay
- Thierry Joly
- Frank Cassenti
- Michèle-Annie Mercier (Scenario Writer)
Music: Antoine Duhamel
Cinematography: Jean-Jacques Flori
Editing: Michèle-Annie Mercier
Production: Z Productions, FR3
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
8th century
More Films by Director: Frank Cassenti
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Song of Roland about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Song of Roland?
- The Song of Roland was directed by Frank Cassenti.
- Who stars in The Song of Roland?
- The Song of Roland stars Klaus Kinski, Alain Cuny, Dominique Sanda, Pierre Clémenti, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Monique Mercure.
- How long is The Song of Roland?
- The Song of Roland has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Song of Roland?
- The Song of Roland is a Drama, Adventure, History film.
- Where was The Song of Roland produced?
- The Song of Roland was produced in France.