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The Deadly Riddle

1956 • 0h41m Fantasy, Romance

Popularity

1

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?

Details

Director

Don Weis

Cast

Natalie Wood

Jacques Sernas

Torin Thatcher

Release date

5/22/1956

Status

Released

Origin country

US