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The Deadly Riddle

May 22, 1956 · 41m
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Fantasy
Romance

PLOT

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?

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CAST

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

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
Country
US

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