Tell Me a Riddle (1980)
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Featuring Lila Kedrova and Melvyn Douglas as elderly couple Eva and David who, after forty years of a less-than-satisfying marriage, find the lost love they once had for each other as they travel to San Francisco to visit their grandchildren. Actress Lee Grant's first directorial feature, this drama is based on a novella by Tillie Olsen. ~ Kristie Hassen, Rovi
- Starring:
- Melvyn Douglas, Lila Kedrova, (more)
- Director(s):
- Lee Grant
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Tell Me a Riddle
Featuring Lila Kedrova and Melvyn Douglas as elderly couple Eva and David who, after forty years of a less-than-satisfying marriage, find the lost love they once had for each other as they travel to San Francisco to visit their grandchildren. Actress Lee Grant's first directorial feature, this drama is based on a novella by Tillie Olsen. ~ Kristie Hassen, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 93 mins
Complete Cast of Tell Me a Riddle
- Melvyn Douglas - David
- Brooke Adams - Jeannie
- Dolores Dorn - Vivi
- Jon Harris - Mathew
- Winifred Mann - Hannah
- Deborah Sussel - Nancy
- Peter Coyote - Young David
- Richard Duppell - Tai Chi Dancer
- Bruce Barthol - Singer in Park
- Lila Kedrova - Eva
- Lili Valenty - Mrs. Mays
- Bob Elross - Sammy
- Zalman King - Paul
- Peter Owens - Phil
- Robert Behling - Tim
- Nora Heflin - Young Eva
- Nora Bendich - Lisa
- Director(s):
- Lee Grant
- Writer(s):
- Joyce Eliason, Alev Lytle
- Producer(s):
- Mindy Affrime, Tony Wade, Rachel Lyon
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Language)
- Categories:
- Romance
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