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04/12/1957 Animation 0h 9m
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Overview

Medieval times. A juggler has little success making a living; he puts on a hair shirt and becomes an ascetic, but attracts only other ascetics. Finally, in desperation, he becomes a monk. He visits the other monks, who all glorify the Lady with their skills: cooking, painting, sculpture, etc. He tries helping them, but botches it. A festival is held for the Lady, and each of the monks offers his gift, but the juggler has nothing. Frustrated, he juggles for her, all night, alone.

  1. Gene Deitch

    Director

  2. Al Kouzel

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Boris Karloff

    Narrator (voice)

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A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-02-17
"Cantlebert" is a juggler whom nobody notices. He is routinely ridden over and ignored so decides that he might need to change careers. Some scissors, string and he's an ascetic - but all that gets him is the attention of a few other ascetics. Despondent, he espies a passing monk and decides that might be better. A new robe, a warm room, food - and, of course, the Virgin Mary would never shun him! He quickly discovers that each of his brothers had a skill - painting, carving, sculpting, writing, cooking. Still, poor old "Cantlebert" was determined to try and help - but he was of very little us...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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