The Swashbuckling legend of Robin Hood unfolds in the 12th century when the mighty Normans ruled England with an iron fist.
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Cast
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| Patrick Bergin | ... | Sir Robert Hode / Robin Hood | |
| Uma Thurman | ... | Maid Marian | |
| Jürgen Prochnow | ... | Sir Miles Folcanet (as Jurgen Prochnow) | |
| Edward Fox | ... | Prince John | |
| Jeroen Krabbé | ... | Baron Roger Daguerre (as Jeroen Krabbe) | |
| Danny Webb | ... | Much the Miller (as Daniel Webb) | |
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Conrad Asquith | ... | Lodwick |
| Barry Stanton | ... | Miter | |
| Owen Teale | ... | Will Scarlett | |
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Phelim McDermott | ... | Jester |
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Carolyn Backhouse | ... | Nicole, Roger's Mistress |
| David Morrissey | ... | Little John | |
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Caspar De La Mare | ... | Sam Timmons the Carpenter |
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Cecily Hobbs | ... | Mabel |
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Gabrielle Reidy | ... | Lily |
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The Swashbuckling legend of Robin Hood unfolds in the 12th century when the mighty Normans ruled England with an iron fist.
Plot Keywords:
12th century | kissing under the mistletoe | sherwood forest | stabbed to death | stabbed in the chest |Taglines:
The adventure. The romance. The legend.Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
13 May 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Las nuevas aventuras de Robin Hood See more »Edit
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Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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20th Century Fox Television, CanWest Global Communications, Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) See more »
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1.85 : 1
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John Irvin would later cast Uma Thurman and Edward Fox in another film of his; A Month by the Lake (1995). See more »Goofs
When Robin's men infiltrate the Castle to rescue Marian, they release a volley of arrows under the command "Shoot". The proper command for the archers would be "Loose!", as an arrow is let go rather than shot. "Shoot" is a modern command. See more »Alternate Versions
Made for cinematic release but competition from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves ensured that it debuted on cable in the US (at 150 minutes) despite a cinema release elsewhere. USA videocassette version removes 34 minutes of footage. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Robin Hood has come to the big screen in many ways and with many faces. Errol Flynn in 1938 remains the classic, although it is a little dated by modern standards. Kevin Costner starred in a big-budget 1991 version, notable for an outstanding Alan Rickman as an over-the-top sheriff but otherwise fairly forgettable. (If you're lucky.) I've seen most of them, and the best by far is Robin Hood, directed by John Irvin and likewise released in 1991. Patrick Bergin is a dynamic Robin Hood, hitting the mark with the perfect mix of arrogance, compassion, charm and devil-may-care, hell-bent glory-seeking. Sure, there's a list of noble reasons why Robin Hood takes to the forest to fight Norman oppression and protect the unfortunate Saxon serfs from tyranny. But let's face it, Robin is a hero who enjoys what he does. He loves nothing more than laughing at danger and tweaking the nose of authority. It's easy to see that Bergin enjoyed the part, and his pleasure translates to the screen, making it an enjoyable romp for viewers. Bergin shares Sherwood with a fine cast. Uma Thurman is a surprisingly strong Marian. Owen Teale is an excellent, fun-loving Will Scarlett, and David Morrissey is the best Little John I've seen yet. Jeff Nuttall is also a picture-perfect Friar Tuck. On the Norman side, Jurgen Prochnow is the malicious knight, Sir Miles Folcanet, who pursues Robin through the forest, and Jeroen Krabbe is Baron Daguerre, a greedy lord with a conscience. There's a brief, but impressive, appearance of Edward Fox as the would-be King John. The movie boasts excellent swordplay, good costuming, authentic-sounding accents (Are you listening, Kevin?) and some great pagan symbolism. This film also has immense respect for the history behind the legend. While we may not know much about the real Robin Hood -- if there even was one -- we do know a lot about the time period in question, and Irvin keeps his cameras focused on the truth of feudal Britain. This is a Robin Hood I can believe in without reservation.