Animated adaptation of Chaucer's famous narrative poems, using a variety of groundbreaking animation techniques. On a pilgrimage from London to the tomb of Thomas Becket in Canterbury, a group of travellers from all walks of medieval society recount tales and stories to each other to provide amusement on the journey.
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The Canterbury Tales Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Bill Nighy
He was 49, now 75 years old
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as The Merchant (voice) |
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Sean Bean
He was 39, now 65 years old
|
as The Nun's Priest (voice) |
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Billie Whitelaw
She was 66, 82 years old when she died
|
as The Wife of Bath (voice) |
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Tim McInnerny
He was 42, now 68 years old
|
as The Pardoner (voice) |
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Richard Griffiths
He was 51, 65 years old when he died
|
as Saturn (voice) |
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Imelda Staunton
She was 42, now 68 years old
|
as The Prioress (voice) |
|
Liz Smith
She was 77, 95 years old when she died
|
as The Hag (voice) |
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Mark Williams
He was 23, now 49 years old
|
as Chanticleer (voice) |
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Robert Lindsay
He was 49, now 75 years old
|
as Harry Bailey (voice) |
The Canterbury Tales Crew
