Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

When Robin and his Moorish companion come to England and the tyranny of the Sheriff of Nottingham, he decides to fight back as an outlaw.

Director:

Kevin Reynolds

Writers:

Pen Densham (story), Pen Densham (screenplay),

Stars:

Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 13 wins & 17 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Costner	...	Robin Hood
Morgan Freeman	...	Azeem
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio	...	Marian Dubois
Christian Slater	...	Will Scarlett
Alan Rickman	...	Sheriff George of Nottingham
Geraldine McEwan	...	Mortianna
Michael McShane	...	Friar Tuck (as Micheal McShane)
Brian Blessed	...	Lord Locksley
Michael Wincott	...	Guy of Gisborne
Nick Brimble	...	Little John
Soo Drouet	...	Fanny
Daniel Newman	...	Wulf
Daniel Peacock	...	Bull
Walter Sparrow	...	Duncan
Harold Innocent	...	Bishop of Hereford

Storyline

After being captured by Turks during the Crusades, Robin of Locksley and a Moor, Azeem, escape back to England where Azeem vows to remain until he repays Robin for saving his life. Meanwhile, Robin's father has been murdered by the Sheriff of Nottingham and when Robin returns home he vows to avenge his father's death. Even though Marian, his childhood friend, cannot help him, he escapes to the Forest of Sherwood where he joins a band of exiled villagers and becomes their leader. With their help he attempts to cleanse the land of the evil that the Sheriff has spread.

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Plot Keywords:

england | crusades | outlaw | forest | moors | 

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Taglines:

For the good of all men, and the love of one woman, he fought to uphold justice by breaking the law

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 June 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Robin Hood - König der Diebe

Filming Locations:

Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$48,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$165,500,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros, Morgan Creek Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

143 min 155 min (extended edition)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

On Breakfast TV in the UK, Mel Gibson said he was the offered the lead but he had just done a period film (Hamlet) and passed.

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Goofs

The sand disappears from Robin's face after he kisses the surf.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Prisoner: Show them the courage of Allah!

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Crazy Credits

At the end of the credits: In fond memory of Egil Woxholt

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Connections

Featured in Hollywood's Top Ten: Romantic Adventures (2011)

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Soundtracks

"WILD TIMES"
Performed and Produced by Jeff Lynne
Courtesy of Reprise Records
Written by Michael Kamen (as M. Kamen) and Jeff Lynne (J. Lynne)

User Reviews

Great entertainment.....

Wow, this film seems to have annoyed some people. What a fuss about it being historically inaccurate, or that Azeem found the Chinease invention of gunpowder etc etc. WHO CARES! Don't nit pick at a film like this and you'll enjoy it. As for Kevin Costner not having an English accent, I don't really care, since it's a lot better then the other Robin Hood movie that was made in England, and was unlucky enough to be released at the same time. (I think it was simply called 'Robin Hood') OK,so Robin Hood IS supposed to be English, and yeah, Kev Costner could at least have tried an English accent, but if we're going to go that far, then they may as well have got an English actor instead of an American one, but somehow, I don't think Costner could have been bettered. He makes an excellent Robin Hood. Alan Rickman is brilliant as the hilarious Sherrif of Nottingham ('Shut up you TWIT!')It's great fun, and one of those film to watch with your feet up and a big bar of chocolate.....