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1944

A Canterbury Tale

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

Credits

Directors

Emeric Pressburger , Michael Powell

Producers

Emeric Pressburger , Michael Powell

Writers

Emeric Pressburger , Michael Powell

Cinematographer

Erwin Hillier

Composer

Allan Gray

Cast

Eric Portman , Sheila Sim , Dennis Price , John Sweet , Charles Hawtrey , Esmond Knight , Hay Petrie , George Merritt , Edward Rigby , Freda Jackson

Studios

J. Arthur Rank Organisation , The Archers

Genres

Drama Mystery War

External

IMDb

Posters

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A Canterbury Tale (1944) theatrical poster - US
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A Canterbury Tale (1944) international poster - US
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A Canterbury Tale (1944) character poster - US
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A Canterbury Tale (1944) teaser poster - US
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A Canterbury Tale (1944) imax poster - US
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