Gawain and the Green Knight
Synopsis
The medieval legend of a supernatural knight who challenges the king's men to kill him.
Top Cast
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Murray Head
Gawain
Ciaran Madden
Linet
Nigel Green
Green Knight
Anthony Sharp
King
Robert Hardy
Sir Bertilak
David Leland
Humphrey
Murray Melvin
Seneschal
Tony Steedman
Fortinbras
Ronald Lacey
Oswald
Willoughby Goddard
Knight
George Merritt
Old Knight
Pauline Letts
Lady of Lyonesse
Richard Hurndall
Bearded Man
Peter Copley
Pilgrim
Geoffrey Bayldon
Wiseman
Jerold Wells
Sergeant
Michael Crane
The Giant
Jack Woolgar
Porter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Weeks
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip M. Breen, Stephen Weeks
- Original Score
- Ron Goodwin
- Original Title
- Gawain and the Green Knight
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Scancrest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Weeks
Philip M. Breen, Stephen Weeks
Ron Goodwin
Ian Wilson
John Shirley
Carlo Ponti, Philip M. Breen
Department Leadership Roster
Philip M. Breen
Writer
Stephen Weeks
Director
Ron Goodwin
Original Music Composer
Stephen Weeks
Writer
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Philip M. Breen
Producer
Ian Wilson
Director of Photography
John Shirley
Editor
Shura Cohen
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gawain and the Green Knight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gawain and the Green Knight about?
The medieval legend of a supernatural knight who challenges the king's men to kill him.
Who directed Gawain and the Green Knight?
Gawain and the Green Knight was directed by Stephen Weeks.
Who stars in Gawain and the Green Knight?
The principal cast of Gawain and the Green Knight includes Murray Head, Ciaran Madden, Nigel Green, Anthony Sharp, Robert Hardy.
When was Gawain and the Green Knight released and how long is it?
Gawain and the Green Knight was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Gawain and the Green Knight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gawain and the Green Knight was composed by Ron Goodwin.