Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

"Only the Brave or the Foolish dared to play the Green Knight's deadly game..."

Aug 17 1984 PG 1h 42m
Action, Adventure, Fantasy

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.

Plot

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. No knights stand to defend their king's honor. Except for the valiant Gawain. After being quickly knighted Gawain plays the game, but learns that it's all a trick, and he has lost. But the Green Knight shows mercy, letting Gawain grow a year older before having to face the consequences. Gawain journeys across the land, learning about life, saving damsels, and solving the Green Knight's riddle.

Written by

Stephen Weeks, Howard C. Pen, Philip M. Breen

Directed by

Stephen Weeks

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Golan-Globus Productions, Cannon Group, Stephen Weeks Company

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
2,721
Average Rating
4.4 out of 10
Metascore
12
Popularity
NA