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The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) -- Robin Hood's son continues the work against English injustice after his father's death, until a strange twist is revealed.
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Writers:
Norman Reilly Raine (original screenplay) and
Seton I. Miller (original screenplay)
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Release Date:
14 May 1938 (USA) more
Tagline:
The Best Loved Bandit Of All Time! more
Plot:
When Prince John and the Norman Lords begin oppressing the Saxon masses in King Richard's absence, a Saxon lord fights back as the outlaw leader of a rebel guerrilla army. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Won 3 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations more
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(10 articles)
Will Robin Hood be bashing some pommes?
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20 Most Anticipated Period Films (Part 2)
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Technicolour comfort food for the eyes! more (170 total)

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Also Known As:
Robin Hood (Australia) (TV title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for adventure violence.
Runtime:
102 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.37 : 1 more
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Certification:
Australia:PG (DVD rating) | USA:Approved (original rating) (PCA #3790) | Portugal:M/6 | Canada:G (video rating) | West Germany:6 (nf) | Germany:6 (video rating) | South Korea:12 (DVD rating) (2003) | USA:TV-G (TV rating) | New Zealand:G (single DVD) | New Zealand:PG (2 dvd set) | Sweden:Btl (uncut) (1969) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Canada:F (Ontario) | Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Quebec) | Chile:TE | Finland:K-16 (1938) | Ireland:G | Norway:7 | Peru:PT | Sweden:Btl (cut) (1938) | UK:U | USA:PG (re-rating) (2003)
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Erich Wolfgang Korngold used much of a classical piece he'd written in 1919 for his score. more
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Anachronisms: The film takes place in 1191 and in the banquet scene Prince John says that Richard the Lionheart had been captured in Austria. In 1191 Richard the Lionheart was seizing Acre from Muslim control and was not captured in Austria until December of 1192. more
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Town Crier announcing capture of Richard: News has come from Vienna: "Leopold of Austria has seized King Richard on his return from the Crusades. Our king is being held prisoner. Nothing further is known. His Highness Prince John will make further public pronouncement tomorrow."
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When Robin wins the archery tournament, Sir Guy asks why he didn't use a black arrow. What is a black arrow?
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29 out of 37 people found the following comment useful.
Technicolour comfort food for the eyes!, 3 February 2005
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Author: Marcus Eden-Ellis from United Kingdom

You know that there are things in your life that you just derive a great deal of comfort from. It may be an old worn jersey, a hot cup of tomato soup on a cold day or the simple smile of your children. All these things are true for me and I will add The Adventures of Robin Hood to that list.

I first saw the film when I was a small boy and I have deliberately avoided buying the DVD on the basis that over-familiarity could breed contempt. I much prefer the serendipity of finding it scheduled on a wet winter Sunday afternoon. Then I can relax in front of the fire and just revel in Errol's hammy balletic performance as Hood, or the simply too-beautiful-for-words Olivia in soft focus or the delightfully dastardly duo Rathbone and Raines...superb!

Just do yourself a favour occasionally and let this Technicolour wonder wash over you - forget that it bears no relationship to actual history; just accept this Hollywood version of how England once was (and should still be).

Cheers!

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