
The Song of Roland
Drama · Adventure · History
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.
Top Cast


Klaus Kinski
Klaus Kinski
Roland / Klaus
Klaus Kinski
Roland / Klaus


Alain Cuny
Alain Cuny
Turpin/der Mönch
Alain Cuny
Turpin/der Mönch


Dominique Sanda
Dominique Sanda
Anna
Dominique Sanda
Anna


Pierre Clémenti
Pierre Clémenti
Olivier / Le clerc
Pierre Clémenti
Olivier / Le clerc


Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Marsile / Turold / Charlemagne
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Marsile / Turold / Charlemagne


Monique Mercure
Monique Mercure
Marie
Monique Mercure
Marie


Niels Arestrup
Niels Arestrup
Le commerçant / Oton
Niels Arestrup
Le commerçant / Oton


Serge Merlin
Serge Merlin
Pair Marsile / Ganelon / Thierry
Serge Merlin
Pair Marsile / Ganelon / Thierry


László Szabó
László Szabó
Duc Naimes / Chevalier hongrois
László Szabó
Duc Naimes / Chevalier hongrois


Mario Gonzales
Mario Gonzales
Blancandrin / Jeannot, le voleur
Mario Gonzales
Blancandrin / Jeannot, le voleur
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