Old Man — The Canterbury Tales Character Profile

About Old Man

An elderly man encountered by four youths seeking revenge on Death. He misdirects them to an oak tree where they discover a hidden treasure, inadvertently leading to their mutual destruction.

Character Facts

Played by

Alan Webb

Appears in

The Canterbury Tales (1972)

Role

Supporting

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