The Green Knights challenges King Arthur's knights. But only young Gawain takes it and decapitates him. The knight takes his head and now gives Gawain one year to learn about virtues, knighthood and then face the challenge himself.
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Title: Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (1984)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Miles O'Keeffe | ... | Sir Gawain | |
| Cyrielle Clair | ... | Linet (as Cyrielle Claire) | |
| Leigh Lawson | ... | Humphrey | |
| Sean Connery | ... | The Green Knight | |
| Trevor Howard | ... | The King | |
| Peter Cushing | ... | Seneschal - Gaspar | |
| Ronald Lacey | ... | Oswald | |
| Lila Kedrova | ... | Lady of Lyonesse | |
| John Rhys-Davies | ... | Baron Fortinbras | |
| Wilfrid Brambell | ... | Porter | |
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Bruce Lidington | ... | Sir Bertilak |
| Douglas Wilmer | ... | The Black Knight | |
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Brian Coburn | ... | Friar Vosper |
| David Rappaport | ... | Sage | |
| Emma Burdon-Sutton | ... | Morgan La Fay (as Emma Sutton) | |
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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 Sean Kilby and Jason Parker <gestalt@ix.netcom.com>
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Humphrey: Oh? What's that?
Sir Gawain: How to relieve myself in this tin suit.
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Sir Sean Connery made this movie while filming Never Say Never Again (1983), which is why you only see him sporadically throughout the movie. See more »Goofs
When Sir Gawain aims his bow at a unicorn to hunt it, the horn which is strapped to the horse wobbles up and down as the horse moves its head. See more »Quotes
Sir Gawain: I forgot to ask one question during my quick initiation into knighthood.Humphrey: Oh? What's that?
Sir Gawain: How to relieve myself in this tin suit.
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There is a much longer version of the film, shot in its original widescreen format. Not seen since its first screening, this was to be released on DVD. This did not materialize and this version will probably not be seen again. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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I thought the movie was entertaining. Sean Connery looked a little ridiculous as the green knight. I saw the movie as a love story between Sir Gawain, Miles O'Keeffe, and the Lady of Lyonesse, Lila Kedrova. It was amusing and cute.