Tell Me a Riddle(1980)
A love story that became a marriage that became a love story.
Tell Me a Riddle Synopsis
Aging couple David and Eva have lost the spark that once infused their marriage. After nearly four decades together, the elderly duo is feel disconnected and lost. When they discover that Eva is sick, they decide to travel across the country to stay with their granddaughter in San Francisco. On the trip, with Eva's possible death looming, the couple rediscovers the passion and love that had been missing from their lives.
Tell Me a Riddle (1980) is a drama film directed by Lee Grant, released on December 15, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Melvyn Douglas, Lila Kedrova, Brooke Adams and Dolores Dorn. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Lee Grant
- Writers:
- Joyce Eliason, Alev Lytle, Tillie Olsen
- Producers:
- Susan O'Connell, Mindy Affrime, Rachel Lyon
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Murphy
- Production:
- Godmother Productions, Filmways Pictures, American Playhouse
- Status:
- Released
Tell Me a Riddle (1980) Trailer
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Tell Me a Riddle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Melvyn Douglas
as David
Lila Kedrova
as Eva
Brooke Adams
as Jeannie
Dolores Dorn
as Vivi
- Bob Elross
Bob Elross
as Sammy
Zalman King
as Paul
Peter Coyote
as Young David
Nora Heflin
as Young Eva
Lee Grant
as Flight Attendant (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Lee Grant, written by Joyce Eliason, Alev Lytle and Tillie Olsen, produced by Susan O'Connell, Mindy Affrime and Rachel Lyon.
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Tell Me a Riddle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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Tell Me a Riddle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tell Me a Riddle online?
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Tell Me a Riddle (1980) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tell Me a Riddle?
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The main cast of Tell Me a Riddle (1980) includes Melvyn Douglas, Lila Kedrova, Brooke Adams, Dolores Dorn and Bob Elross. The film was directed by Lee Grant. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tell Me a Riddle released?
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Tell Me a Riddle was released on December 15, 1980 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Tell Me a Riddle worth watching?
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Tell Me a Riddle (1980) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tell Me a Riddle?
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