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.
Directed by Frank Cassenti
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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
Yvan Labejoff
Turgis / L'esclave noir
Isabelle Mercanton
Femme commercant
Dominique Valentin
La fille du seigneur
Marilú Marini
La femme du seigneur
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