In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power.
Birth of a legend. Following King Richard's death in France, archer Robin Longstride, along with Will Scarlett, Alan-a-Dale and Little John, returns to England. They encounter the dying Robert of Locksley, whose party was ambushed by treacherous Godfrey, who hopes to facilitate a French invasion of England. Robin promises the dying knight he will return his sword to his father Walter in Nottingham. Here Walter encourages him to impersonate the dead man to prevent his land being confiscated by the crown, and he finds himself with Marian, a ready-made wife. Hoping to stir baronial opposition to weak King John and allow an easy French take-over, Godfrey worms his way into the king's service as Earl Marshal of England and brutally invades towns under the pretext of collecting Royal taxes. Can Robin navigate the politics of barons, royals, traitors, and the French?
Written by don @ minifie-1
Russell Crowe originally decided to grow his hair long for the role of Robin Hood. He wore wigs in
Body of Lies and
State of Play to hide his long hair. But shortly before filming began, he decided to cut it short.
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Goofs
Factual errors:
It was the Barons who actually invited Prince Louis (son of the French King) to invade England, due to King John's efforts to annul the Great Charter (Magna Carta).
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Quotes
[last lines]
Marion Loxley:
Greenwood became the outlaw's friend, orphan boys welcome, there was no tax, no tides, no rich, no poor, fair trades at the table, many wrongs to be righted in the country of King John, watch over us Walter. See more »
Crazy Credits
The first part of the end credits are in the same style as Ridley Scott's production company 'Scott Free Productions'.
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"Permis F"
Written by Pat Jabbar Abdelaziz Lamari & Kasbah Rockers Performed by Kasbah Rockers Courtesy of Barraka El Farnatshi Prod. (extended DVD version only)
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