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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The Song of Roland Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Pierre Clémenti
He was 36, 57 years old when he died
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as Olivier / Le clerc |
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Jean-Claude Brialy
He was 45, 74 years old when he died
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as Le Seigneur |
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Serge Merlin
He was 45, 86 years old when he died
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as Pair Marsile / Ganelon / Thierry |
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Klaus Kinski
He was 51, 65 years old when he died
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as Roland / Klaus |
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Dominique Sanda
She was 27, now 73 years old
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as Anna |
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Monique Mercure
She was 47, now 94 years old
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as Marie |
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Alain Cuny
He was 70, 85 years old when he died
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as Turpin/der Mönch |
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Jean-Pierre Kalfon
He was 39, now 86 years old
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as Marsile / Turold / Charlemagne |
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Niels Arestrup
He was 29, now 75 years old
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as Le commerçant / Oton |
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László Szabó
He was 61, 81 years old when he died
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as Duc Naimes / Chevalier hongrois |
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Marilú Marini
She was 33, now 79 years old
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as La femme du seigneur |
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Mostefa Djadjam
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Mario Gonzales
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as Blancandrin / Jeannot, le voleur |
The Song of Roland Crew
