A Canterbury Tale (1944)

Name: A Canterbury Tale
Genre: Mystery, War, Drama
Released: 1944
Duration: 125 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Eric Portman, Sheila Sim, Dennis Price, John Sweet, Charles Hawtrey

2h 5m United Kingdom

Mystery War Drama

Plot

Three contemporary pilgrims find themselves drawn into a peculiar mystery as they journey to Canterbury. Stopping in a quaint village, they become intrigued by a strange crime that has shaken the local community. As they delve deeper into the investigation, the trio uncovers layers of history and human connection, revealing how the past intertwines with the present. Their quest not only seeks to solve the enigma but also transforms their own perspectives on life and faith, making their pilgrimage far more meaningful than they ever anticipated.

Cast

Eric Portman Sheila Sim Dennis Price John Sweet Charles Hawtrey Esmond Knight Hay Petrie George Merritt Edward Rigby Freda Jackson Betty Jardine Eliot Makeham Parry Jones Jr. Beresford Egan Esma Cannon