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Tell Me a Riddle

A love story that became a marriage that became a love story.
1980 | 93m | English

(243 votes)

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Popularity: 0.3 (history)

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A long-married couple embark on one last cross-country journey when it is discovered that the wife is dying. Together they try to reconnect with their estranged daughter before it is too late.
Release Date: Dec 15, 1980
Director: Lee Grant
Writer: Alev Lytle, Joyce Eliason, Tillie Olsen
Genres: Drama
Keywords woman director
Production Companies Filmways Pictures, Godmother Productions
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 11, 2026
Entered: May 03, 2024
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Name Character
Melvyn Douglas David
Lila Kedrova Eva
Brooke Adams Jeannie
Dolores Dorn Vivi
Bob Elross Sammy
Zalman King Paul
Peter Coyote Young David
Nora Heflin Young Eva
Lee Grant Flight Attendant (voice)
Name Job
Alev Lytle Screenplay
Suzanne Pettit Editor
Joyce Eliason Screenplay
Fred Murphy Cinematography
Patrizia von Brandenstein Production Design
Tillie Olsen Novel
Lee Grant Director
Name Title
Mindy Affrime Producer
Susan O'Connell Producer
Rachel Lyon Producer
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