This special edition, often packaged as a double-feature with Hyapatia Lee's Tasty , includes essential extras:
Unlike the lofty ideals of courtly romance, fabliaux focused on the everyday lives of commoners.
: The vignettes include a knight’s encounter with a woman disguised as an abbot, a carpenter’s tale of a miller’s family involving a raunchy student dinner, and a mystical segment where a "Gypsy girl" summons the devil. The Ribald Tales Of Canterbury -1985- -Classic-
: Although trailers at the time claimed the film was shot on location in Scotland, it was actually filmed in Northern California (Petaluma and San Francisco).
The creative engine behind the film was the power couple of Hyapatia Lee and Bud Lee. At the time, Hyapatia was one of the biggest names in the business, and she actively sought greater creative control. For this project, she took the helm as the screenwriter, crafting a loose but clever adaptation of Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales . Bud Lee, making his directorial debut, handled the production. Their partnership resulted in a film that they envisioned as a "big budget comedy-costume epic," mixing "bawdy humor and elegant eroticism". This special edition, often packaged as a double-feature
A cynical look at marriage involving an elderly man, a young wife, and a pear tree. Production Value and Aesthetic
In the realm of classic literature, few works have garnered as much attention and notoriety as "The Ribald Tales of Canterbury." First published in 1985, this collection of tales has been a subject of fascination for scholars and readers alike, offering a unique blend of humor, satire, and social commentary. As a classic of modern literature, "The Ribald Tales of Canterbury" continues to captivate audiences with its unapologetic and often ribald storytelling. The creative engine behind the film was the
"The Ribald Tales of Canterbury" stands as a bridge between the high-concept features of the 70s and the more formulaic video era. It is remembered for its ensemble cast—featuring several recognizable faces from the era's circuit—and its commitment to a theme. For historians of the genre, it represents the final era where "plot" and "costume" were still given a significant portion of the budget. The Legacy of the 1985 Release