Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
“Only the Brave or the Foolish dared to play the Green Knight's deadly game...”
Synopsis
Gawain was a squire in King Arthur's court when the Green Knight burst in and offered to play a game with a brave knight. Gawain journeys across the land, learning about life, saving damsels, and solving the Green Knight's riddle.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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SWORD OF THE VALIANT - TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-16
Top Cast
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Miles O'Keeffe
Sir Gawain
Cyrielle Clair
Linet
Leigh Lawson
Humphrey
Sean Connery
The Green Knight
Trevor Howard
The King
Peter Cushing
Seneschal
Ronald Lacey
Oswald
Lila Kedrova
Lady of Lyonesse
John Rhys-Davies
Baron Fortinbras
Wilfrid Brambell
Porter
Bruce Lidington
Sir Bertilak
Douglas Wilmer
The Black Knight
Brian Coburn
Friar Vosper
David Rappaport
Sage
Emma Sutton
Morgan La Fey
Thomas Heathcote
Armourer
John Serret
Priest
Mike Edmonds
Tiny Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 19, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Weeks
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard C. Pen, Stephen Weeks, Philip M. Breen
- Original Score
- Ron Geesin
- Original Title
- Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Stephen Weeks Company, Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Weeks
Howard C. Pen, Stephen Weeks, Philip M. Breen, Therese Burdon, Rosemary Sutcliff
Ron Geesin
Peter Hurst, Freddie Young
Richard Marden, Barry Peters
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan, Philip M. Breen, Michael J. Kagan
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Weeks
Director
Howard C. Pen
Screenplay
Stephen Weeks
Screenplay
Yoram Globus
Producer
Philip M. Breen
Screenplay
Menahem Golan
Producer
Ron Geesin
Original Music Composer
Peter Hurst
Director of Photography
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Richard Marden
Editor
Barry Peters
Editor
Maurice Fowler
Production Design
Derek Nice
Production Design
Shuna Harwood
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
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What is Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight about?
Gawain was a squire in King Arthur's court when the Green Knight burst in and offered to play a game with a brave knight. Gawain journeys across the land, learning about life, saving damsels, and solving the Green Knight's riddle.
Who directed Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was directed by Stephen Weeks.
Who stars in Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
The principal cast of Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight includes Miles O'Keeffe, Cyrielle Clair, Leigh Lawson, Sean Connery, Trevor Howard.
When was Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight released and how long is it?
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was composed by Ron Geesin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).