Tell Me a Riddle poster

Tell Me a Riddle

Movie 1980 TMDB 6.8/10 Released

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 is a movie first shown in 1980. Runtime is 93 minutes. Status: Released. Genres: Drama. TMDB score 6.8/10 from 5 votes.

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Title details

Type
Movie
Original title
Tell Me a Riddle
Release year
1980
Release date
December 15, 1980
Status
Released
Runtime
93 minutes
Genres
Drama
Production companies
Godmother Productions, Filmways Pictures, American Playhouse
Director
Lee Grant
TMDB rating
6.8/10 (5 votes)
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Official trailer

Tell Me A Riddle (4K Restoration Re-Release Trailer | Lee Grant)

Cast

Melvyn Douglas

Melvyn Douglas

David

Lila Kedrova

Lila Kedrova

Eva

Brooke Adams

Brooke Adams

Jeannie

Dolores Dorn

Dolores Dorn

Vivi

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Bob Elross

Sammy

Zalman King

Zalman King

Paul

Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote

Young David

Nora Heflin

Nora Heflin

Young Eva

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Flight Attendant (voice)

Characters

  • David voiced by Melvyn Douglas
  • Eva voiced by Lila Kedrova
  • Jeannie voiced by Brooke Adams
  • Vivi voiced by Dolores Dorn
  • Sammy voiced by Bob Elross
  • Paul voiced by Zalman King
  • Young David voiced by Peter Coyote
  • Young Eva voiced by Nora Heflin
  • Flight Attendant (voice) voiced by Lee Grant

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