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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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Cast
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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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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
28 July 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Robbin' the Hood See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
£1,804,130 (UK) (14 January 1994)Company Credits
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Blinkin: Did you say 'Abe Lincoln'?
Ahchoo: No, I didn't say 'Abe Lincoln', I said 'Hey Blinkin.' Hold the reins, man.
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(end credit duet)
Words by Mel Brooks
Music by Hummie Mann
Performed by Cathy Dennis and Lance Ellington
Cathy Dennis courtesy of Polydor Records
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Did You Know?
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There is a rumor that the idea for this film came when a studio executive turned to his son and jokingly demanded "Give me an idea for a sure-fire hit, or else!" The boy replied "That's easy. Do a parody of Robin Hood." See more »Goofs
The "old man" disguise Robin wears to the archery contest vanishes after he takes it off. See more »Quotes
Ahchoo: Hey Blinkin.Blinkin: Did you say 'Abe Lincoln'?
Ahchoo: No, I didn't say 'Abe Lincoln', I said 'Hey Blinkin.' Hold the reins, man.
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Crazy Credits
The opening credits appear after shooting fire arrows. At the end of the credits the arrows are flying into village houses and set the on fire. See more »Soundtracks
"Marian"(end credit duet)
Words by Mel Brooks
Music by Hummie Mann
Performed by Cathy Dennis and Lance Ellington
Cathy Dennis courtesy of Polydor Records
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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!