Directed by Bud Lee and starring his wife, , the film is a comedic, X-rated reimagining of Geoffrey Chaucer's medieval classic. While it takes massive creative liberties, it stays true to the "frame story" format: a group of travelers en route to Canterbury Cathedral engage in a contest to see who can tell the most scandalous erotic story to pass the time. Key Production Facts
For decades, the film was out of print due to music rights (they used a unauthorized synth track mimicking Carl Stalling and Frank Zappa). In 2018, the boutique label released a 2K restoration from the only surviving 35mm print. The Blu-ray (unrated) includes: The Ribald Tales Of Canterbury -1985- -Classic-
It represents a style of "Euro-trash" or "Sex-comedy" cinema that has largely disappeared in the age of high-budget streaming. Directed by Bud Lee and starring his wife,
The 1985 classic of "The Ribald Tales of Canterbury" features a range of tales that showcase Chaucer's mastery of storytelling. Some of the most notable tales include: In 2018, the boutique label released a 2K