The Deadly Riddle
1956
Fantasy Romance
Synopsis
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?
Credits
Director
Cast
Geoffrey Toone as King Arthur
Jacques Sernas as Sir Gawaine
Mary Ellen Kay as Queen Guinevere
Natalie Wood as Lady Marian
Torin Thatcher as The Red Knight
Crew
Roy Huggins (Adaptation)
Harold E. Stine (Cinematography)
William T. Orr (Executive Producer)
Geoffrey Chaucer (Original Story)
Roy Huggins (Producer)
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