Sir Gawain — Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Character Profile

About Sir Gawain

A young squire who accepts the Green Knight's deadly challenge, earns knighthood, and embarks on a quest to solve a riddle. He gains an invisibility ring, rescues Linet, receives a protective green sash, defeats Prince Oswald in combat, and ultimately survives the Green Knight's strike through his wits and the sash's magic.

Sir Gawain — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Miles O'Keeffe

Appears in

Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (1984)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (6)

• Sir Gawain — Social Host — Sir Bertilak (Bruce Lidington)

  Noble lord who offers sanctuary and political refuge.

• Sir Gawain — Professional Guide — Sage (David Rappaport)

  Mystical mentor who facilitates the journey to the decaying city.

• Sir Gawain — Professional Guide — Friar Vosper (Brian Coburn)

  Monastic figure providing initial clues for the quest.

• Sir Gawain — Alliance Ally — Linet (Cyrielle Clair)

  Maiden who provides crucial magical aid and companionship.

• Sir Gawain — Conflict Arch Enemy — The Green Knight (Sean Connery)

  Supernatural challenger and primary antagonist bound by a lethal pact.

• Sir Gawain — Alliance Squire — Humphrey (Leigh Lawson)

  Loyal squire and constant companion throughout the quest.

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• Linet (Cyrielle Clair)
• Humphrey (Leigh Lawson)
• The Green Knight (Sean Connery)
• Sir Bertilak (Bruce Lidington)
• The King (Trevor Howard)
• Friar Vosper (Brian Coburn)
• Morgan La Fey (Emma Sutton)
• Priest (John Serret)
• The Black Knight (Douglas Wilmer)
• Sergeant (John Pierce Jones)
• Sage (David Rappaport)
• Tiny Man (Mike Edmonds)