During France’s Hundred Years’ War, a Parisian student seeks refuge by the sea and falls in love with an aristocrat. As they find shelter in a monastery, their romance is overshadowed by the ongoing conflict between peasants and noblemen.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Huston

WriterDale Wasserman

CinematographerEdward Scaife

Composer

Georges Delerue

EditorRussell Lloyd

ProducerCarter DeHaven, John Huston

Cast

Anjelica Hustonas Claudia

Assi Dayanas Heron of Fois

Anthony Higginsas Robert of Loris

John Hallamas Sir Meles

Robert Langas Pilgrim Leader

Guy Deghyas The Priest

Michael Goughas Mad Monk

George Murcellas The Captain

Eileen Murphyas Gypsy Girl

Anthony Nichollsas Father Superior

Joseph O'Conoras Pierre of St. Jean

John Hustonas Robert the Elder

John Franklynas Whoremaster

Francis Heimas Knight Lieutenant

Melvyn Hayesas First Entertainer

Nicholas Smithas Pilgrim

Barry Keeganas Peasant Leader

Antoinette Reussas Charcoal Woman

Gilles Ségalas Entertainer

Med Hondoas Entertainer

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Wise Blood1979

Both directed by John Huston

Or

Under the Volcano1984Both directed by John Huston
Let There Be Light1946Both directed by John Huston

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