Name: A Canterbury Tale
Director: Emeric Pressburger
Genre: Mystery, War, Drama, Comedy
Released: 1944-01-01
Duration: PT2h 5mM
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Eric Portman, Sheila Sim, Dennis Price, John Sweet, Charles Hawtrey

Question 1

What is A Canterbury Tale (1944) about?

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Three modern-day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town while on their way to Canterbury.

Question 2

Who stars in A Canterbury Tale?

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A Canterbury Tale stars Eric Portman (Thomas Colpeper, JP), Sheila Sim (Alison Smith), Dennis Price (Peter Gibbs), John Sweet (Bob Johnson), Charles Hawtrey (Thomas Duckett). The film was directed by Emeric Pressburger.

Question 3

How long is A Canterbury Tale?

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A Canterbury Tale has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1944. It is rated NR.

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Is A Canterbury Tale worth watching?

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A Canterbury Tale holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Mystery, War, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch A Canterbury Tale?

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