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The Deadly Riddle

0% | May 22, 1956 | Fantasy, Romance

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?

Featured Crew

Don Weis
Director
Geoffrey Chaucer
Original Story

Cast

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Natalie Wood
Lady Marian
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Jacques Sernas
Sir Gawaine
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Torin Thatcher
The Red Knight
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Geoffrey Toone
King Arthur
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Mary Ellen Kay
Queen Guinevere

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