A spoof of Robin Hood in general, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) in particular.A spoof of Robin Hood in general, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) in particular.A spoof of Robin Hood in general, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) in particular.
- Director
- Writers
- J.D. Shapiro(story)
- Evan Chandler(story)
- Mel Brooks(screenplay)
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- Director
- Writers
- J.D. Shapiro(story)
- Evan Chandler(story)
- Mel Brooks(screenplay)
- Stars
- Awards
- 1 nomination
- Director
- Writers
- J.D. Shapiro(story) (screenplay)
- Evan Chandler(story) (screenplay)
- Mel Brooks(screenplay)
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe shot of the guards falling down in a row took several weeks to prepare.
- GoofsDuring the "Men in Tights" song and dance number at the lyrics: '...We roam around the forest looking for fights...', Dave Chappelle (Ahchoo) makes a minor mistake in choreography by raising his right-hand to his forehead instead of his left-hand, and then makes a quick switch to correct his mistake.
- Quotes
Prince John: And why should the people listen to you?
Robin Hood: Because, unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English accent.
[referring to the then recent blockbuster Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, in which Kevin Costner played the role with an American accent]
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits appear after shooting fire arrows. At the end of the credits the arrows are flying into village houses and setting them on fire.
- SoundtracksMen In Tights
Words and Music by Mel Brooks
Performed by the Merry Men Singers:
Steve Lively, Randy Crenshaw, Kerry Katz, Geoff Koch, Rick Logan
Featured review
"Hood"-winked....
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!
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!
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Box office
- Budget
- $20,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $35,739,755
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,841,830
- Aug 1, 1993
- Gross worldwide
- $35,739,755
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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By what name was Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) officially released in India in Hindi?
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