Tell Me a Riddle (1980)
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.
Director:
Lee Grant
Writers:
Joyce Eliason, Alev Lytle.
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Melvyn Douglas as David |
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Lila Kedrova as Eva |
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Brooke Adams as Jeannie |
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Dolores Dorn as Vivi |
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Bob Elross as Sammy |
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Zalman King as Paul |
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Peter Coyote as Young David |
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Nora Heflin as Young Eva |
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Lee Grant as Flight Attendant (voice) |
| Writing | Joyce Eliason | Screenplay |
| Writing | Alev Lytle | Screenplay |
| Directing | Lee Grant | Director |
| Production | Mindy Affrime | Producer |
| Editing | Suzanne Pettit | Editor |
| Production | Rachel Lyon | Producer |
| Art | Patrizia von Brandenstein | Production Design |
| Production | Susan O'Connell | Producer |
| Writing | Tillie Olsen | Novel |
| Camera | Fred Murphy | Director of Photography |
