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Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) 6.5
A spoof of Robin Hood in general, and 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' in particular. Director:Mel Brooks |
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| Cary Elwes | ... | ||
| Richard Lewis | ... | ||
| Roger Rees | ... | ||
| Amy Yasbeck | ... | ||
| Mark Blankfield | ... | ||
| Dave Chappelle | ... |
Ahchoo
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| Isaac Hayes | ... | ||
| Megan Cavanagh | ... | ||
| Eric Allan Kramer | ... | ||
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Matthew Porretta | ... | |
| Tracey Ullman | ... | ||
| Patrick Stewart | ... | ||
| Dom DeLuise | ... | ||
| Dick Van Patten | ... | ||
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Robert Ridgely | ... | |
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The standard story of Robin Hood: Evil Prince John is oppressing the people while good King Richard is away on the Crusades. Robin steals from the tax collectors, wins an archery contest, defeats the Sheriff, and rescues Maid Marian. In this version, however, Mel Brooks adds his own personal touch, parodying traditional adventure films, romance films, and the whole idea of men running around the woods in tights. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
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The legend had it coming... Find out where Robin Hood put his Little John, what made Will Scarlet, and what did Friar Tuck into his tights that Maid Marion all of a quiver?Parents Guide:
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28 July 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Robbin' the Hood See more »Box Office
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$20,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
£1,804,130 (UK) (14 January 1994)Company Credits
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Little John: Oh, they call me Little John. But don't let my name fool you. In real life, I'm very big.
Robin Hood: I'll take your word for it.
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Words by Billy Rose and Irving Kahal
Music by Dana Suesse
Courtesy of Pic Corporation, Chappell Music Co., Inc. and Words And Music, Inc.
Performed by Arthur Rubin and the Merry Men Singers:
Steve Lively, Randy Crenshaw, Kerry Katz, Geoff Koch, Rick Logan
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When the newly recruited Merry Men are getting outfitted with clothing and weapons, their tights are seen being taken out of giant plastic eggs. This is in reference to when L'eggs pantyhose used to be sold in plastic eggs packages. See more »Goofs
When firing the Patriot arrow Robin draws the arrow twice. See more »Quotes
Robin Hood: And who might you be?Little John: Oh, they call me Little John. But don't let my name fool you. In real life, I'm very big.
Robin Hood: I'll take your word for it.
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Crazy Credits
At the beginning of the closing credits the Loxley castles can be seen, that is zoomed out until the complete British islands can be seen. Then it fades out into the black. See more »Soundtracks
"The Night Is Young And You're So Beautiful"Words by Billy Rose and Irving Kahal
Music by Dana Suesse
Courtesy of Pic Corporation, Chappell Music Co., Inc. and Words And Music, Inc.
Performed by Arthur Rubin and the Merry Men Singers:
Steve Lively, Randy Crenshaw, Kerry Katz, Geoff Koch, Rick Logan
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Actually, Mel's been here before.
Any of you remember a little TV series Mel wrote and created called "When Things were Rotten", starring Dick Gautier as our man Robin? I do, and the series reran in my mind many times while watching Mel's big-screen take.
I guess he had to do this to take a few shots at Kevin Costner's "Prince of Thieves", but this one also takes aim at and makes points of reference to "White Men Can't Jump", Bruce Lee films, Larry King, seders and even brings out the reserves from Mel's projects of yore (McCann, Van Patten, De Luca, De Luise).
Some gags work, some don't but as always, Mel tries. Too bad he's working under the restrictions of that darned PG rating. What Mel could have done in his heyday with an R rated "Robin Hood"! Though admittedly, the finale of Robin's (Elwes') serenade to Maid Marian (Yasbeck) earns big laughs. Loved finding out the first name of the Sheriff of Rottingham (Rees), as well. You will, too.
As I've said before, any Mel is good Mel. If you've seen any Robin Hood movie, good. You'll get a lot of the references here. Even with the Mafia connections, hot tubs, and the new Club for horses.
Five stars. Bless you!