The Deadly Riddle
Synopsis
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?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Weis
- Screenplay & Story
- Muriel Roy Bolton, Roy Huggins, Geoffrey Chaucer
- Original Title
- The Deadly Riddle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 41m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Weis
Muriel Roy Bolton, Roy Huggins, Geoffrey Chaucer
Robert Stafford
Roy Huggins, William T. Orr
Department Leadership Roster
Don Weis
Director
Roy Huggins
Producer
Robert Stafford
Editor
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What is The Deadly Riddle about?
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?
Who directed The Deadly Riddle?
The Deadly Riddle was directed by Don Weis.
Who stars in The Deadly Riddle?
The principal cast of The Deadly Riddle includes Natalie Wood, Jacques Sernas, Torin Thatcher, Geoffrey Toone, Mary Ellen Kay.
When was The Deadly Riddle released and how long is it?
The Deadly Riddle was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 41m.