Gawain and the Green Knight
Synopsis
One Christmas, a knight garbed all in green appears in King Arthur's Court and challenges any knight to hew off his head on the proviso that he be allowed to return the axe stroke afterwards. All of King Arthur's other knights being frightened, Sir Gawain takes up the challenge and hacks off the green knight's head. The green knight then gives Gawain a year to find his home and live a little before the cut is returned.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Michael Phillips
- Screenplay & Story
- David Rudkin
- Original Score
- Walter Fabeck
- Original Title
- Gawain and the Green Knight
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Thames Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Michael Phillips
David Rudkin
Walter Fabeck
Department Leadership Roster
John Michael Phillips
Director
David Rudkin
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Gawain and the Green Knight about?
One Christmas, a knight garbed all in green appears in King Arthur's Court and challenges any knight to hew off his head on the proviso that he be allowed to return the axe stroke afterwards. All of King Arthur's other knights being frightened, Sir Gawain takes up the challenge and hacks off the green knight's head. The green knight then gives Gawain a year to find his home and live a little before the cut is returned.
Who directed Gawain and the Green Knight?
Gawain and the Green Knight was directed by John Michael Phillips.
Who stars in Gawain and the Green Knight?
The principal cast of Gawain and the Green Knight includes Malcolm Storry, Valerie Gogan, Jason Durr, Marc Warren, Martin Crocker.
When was Gawain and the Green Knight released and how long is it?
Gawain and the Green Knight was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
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 Walter Fabeck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gawain and the Green Knight?
Gawain and the Green Knight holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).