Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (1984)
Only the Brave or the Foolish dared to play the Green Knight's deadly game...
Gawain was a squire in King Arthur's court when the Green Knight burst in and offered to play a game with a brave knight. Gawain journeys across the land, learning about life, saving damsels, and solving the Green Knight's riddle.
Director: Stephen Weeks
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: August 17, 1984
Cast
- Miles O'Keeffe - Sir Gawain
- Cyrielle Clair - Linet
- Leigh Lawson - Humphrey
- Sean Connery - The Green Knight
- Trevor Howard - The King
- Peter Cushing - Seneschal
- Ronald Lacey - Oswald
- Lila Kedrova - Lady of Lyonesse
- John Rhys-Davies - Baron Fortinbras
- Wilfrid Brambell - Porter
Screenplay
- Howard C. Pen (Screenplay)
- Stephen Weeks (Screenplay)
- Rosemary Sutcliff (Dialogue)
- Therese Burdon (Dialogue)
- Philip M. Breen (Screenplay)
Music: Ron Geesin
Cinematography: Peter Hurst, Freddie Young
Editing: Richard Marden, Barry Peters
Production: Stephen Weeks Company, Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Magical Fantasy Worlds, Sword and Sorcery Epics
Keywords
riddle, remake, knight, king arthur, based on song, poem or rhyme, middle ages (476-1453), squire, sword and sorcery, gawain
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight about?
- Gawain was a squire in King Arthur's court when the Green Knight burst in and offered to play a game with a brave knight. Gawain journeys across the land, learning about life, saving damsels, and solving the Green Knight's riddle.
- Who directed Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
- Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was directed by Stephen Weeks.
- Who stars in Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
- Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight stars Miles O'Keeffe, Cyrielle Clair, Leigh Lawson, Sean Connery, Trevor Howard, Peter Cushing.
- How long is Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
- Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
- Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a Adventure, Fantasy film.
- Where was Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight produced?
- Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
- The themes of Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight include: Magical Fantasy Worlds, Sword and Sorcery Epics.