CinemaOSMovie · 1956 · 0h 41m

The Deadly Riddle

FantasyRomance

Traveling through his kingdom’s forest one day King Arthur is confronted by The Red Knight who plans to slay him but decides to challenge him with the riddle “What does a woman want from a man?” Instructing him that there is only one correct answer he sets him free with the proviso that he must return in a month with the solution or be put to death. Riding beside the King, Sir Gawain and he become acquainted with Maid Marian who exiled herself to the forest. A frustrating month ensues as Arthur seeks the answer finally, striking a bargain with a hag to save himself. But will the price be too high?

Directed byDon Weis

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 41m
Language
EN
Released
May 22, 1956
Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Lady Marian

Jacques Sernas

Jacques Sernas

Sir Gawaine

Torin Thatcher

Torin Thatcher

The Red Knight

Geoffrey Toone

Geoffrey Toone

King Arthur

Mary Ellen Kay

Mary Ellen Kay

Queen Guinevere

Creative team
Directed by
Don Weis
Don Weis
Produced by
Roy Huggins

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