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A Challenge for Robin Hood

  • 19671967
  • GG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
532
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A Challenge for Robin Hood (1967)
Robin, Friar Tuck, Little John and the rest roam Sherwood Forest, robbing from the rich.
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Robin, a young Norman nobleman, is falsely accused by his cousin of murdering another cousin. His accuser is actually in league with the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham to seize control of the... Read allRobin, a young Norman nobleman, is falsely accused by his cousin of murdering another cousin. His accuser is actually in league with the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham to seize control of the family lands, which Robin would inherit. Forced to flee into nearby Sherwood Forest, Robi... Read allRobin, a young Norman nobleman, is falsely accused by his cousin of murdering another cousin. His accuser is actually in league with the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham to seize control of the family lands, which Robin would inherit. Forced to flee into nearby Sherwood Forest, Robin begins to gather a band of rebels to fight against his scheming cousin and the evil sher... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
532
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  • Director
    • C.M. Pennington-Richards
  • Writer
    • Peter Bryan(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Barrie Ingham
    • James Hayter
    • Leon Greene
Top credits
  • Director
    • C.M. Pennington-Richards
  • Writer
    • Peter Bryan(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Barrie Ingham
    • James Hayter
    • Leon Greene
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    • 16User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    Top cast

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    Barrie Ingham
    Barrie Ingham
    • Robin de Courtenay…
    James Hayter
    James Hayter
    • Friar Tuck
    Leon Greene
    Leon Greene
    • Little John
    Peter Blythe
    Peter Blythe
    • Roger de Courtenay
    Gay Hamilton
    • Maid Marian
    Alfie Bass
    Alfie Bass
    • Pie Merchant
    Jenny Till
    • 'Lady Marian'
    John Arnatt
    John Arnatt
    • Sheriff of Nottingham
    Eric Flynn
    • Alan-a-Dale
    John Gugolka
    • Stephen
    Reg Lye
    Reg Lye
    • Much
    William Squire
    William Squire
    • Sir John
    Donald Pickering
    Donald Pickering
    • Sir Jamyl de Penitone
    Eric Woofe
    • Henry de Courtenay
    John Harvey
    • Wallace
    Douglas Mitchell
    • Will Scarlet
    John Graham
    • Justin
    Arthur Hewlett
    Arthur Hewlett
    • Edwin
    • Director
      • C.M. Pennington-Richards
    • Writer
      • Peter Bryan(original screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      James Hayter previously played Friar Tuck in The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952).
    • Goofs
      When the Sheriff and his entourage arrive at the Fair, behind them in the distance a vehicle crosses from left to right.
    • Quotes

      'Lady Marian': I just love to see men wrestling.

      Roger de Courtenay: And there's to be a hanging afterward. There's just no end to the entertainment.

    • Connections
      Featured in World of Robin Hood (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Pogo Pixie
      (uncredited)

      Music by Clare Grundman

      Boosey & Hawkes Ltd

    User reviews16

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    Top review
    7/10
    Barrie Ingham has a lovely voice
    I agree with other reviewers who found this romp surprisingly good. There's a background realism to the fun - for instance, the lincoln green cloth has to be acquired and paid for, and without any comment being made on it, it's apparent that there isn't quite enough to go round. The forest settings are better than usual in such a low-budget film - they've used a conifer woodland with wide walks, rather than the sort of recent-growth scrub than one sometimes sees. As others have said, Barrie Ingham seems an odd choice for the hero - he's far from being the most handsome man in the picture - but he has a wonderful rich voice. And like all of the serious parts, he delivers the lines with great sincerity. The dialogue has a good period feel as well.
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    • Aug 4, 2020

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    • Release date
      • August 1, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Robin Hood, der Freiheitsheld
    • Filming locations
      • Black Park, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Hammer Films
      • Seven Arts Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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