# A Canterbury Tale (1944)

> Three wartime strangers investigate a bizarre village prank on the road to Canterbury, discovering a lyrical mystery about English history, community, and spiritual fellowship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9403

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Mystery, War, Drama
- Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
- Cast: Eric Portman, Sheila Sim, Dennis Price, John Sweet, Charles Hawtrey, Esmond Knight, Hay Petrie, George Merritt
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036695/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: lyrical, whimsical, contemplative, classic film evening, historical cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping mystery unfolds in a quaint English town during World War II, where secrets lurk in the shadows.

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- [The Fallen Idol (1948)](https://ember.film/movie/13001)
- [The Railway Children (1970)](https://ember.film/movie/23588)
- [Overlord (1975)](https://ember.film/movie/37850)
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- [A Matter of Life and Death (1946)](https://ember.film/movie/17150)
- [Went the Day Well? (1942)](https://ember.film/movie/14081)

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