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.
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
The Song of Roland is a drama, adventure, history film released in 1978 exploring themes of 8th century. Directed by Frank Cassenti, it stars Klaus Kinski, Alain Cuny, Dominique Sanda. 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.
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