The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men

1952 84 min ★ 6.2 Adventure

Young Robin Hood, in love with Maid Marian, enters an archery contest with his father at the King's palace. On the way home his father is murdered by henchmen of Prince John. Robin takes up the life of an outlaw, gathering together his band of merry men with him in Sherwood Forest, to avenge his father's death and to help the people of the land that Prince John are over taxing.

Cast

Richard Todd

Robin Hood

Joan Rice

Maid Marian

Peter Finch

Sheriff of Nottingham

James Hayter

Friar Tuck

James Robertson Justice

Little John

Martita Hunt

Queen Eleanor

Hubert Gregg

Prince John

Bill Owen

Stutely

Reginald Tate

Hugh Fitzooth

Elton Hayes

Allan - a - Dale

Details

Director

Ken Annakin

Screenplay

Lawrence Edward Watkin

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Production

RKO Radio Pictures, Walt Disney Productions

Reviews

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CinemaSerf

September 11, 2022

★ 6/10

A colourful and enjoyable Disnification of the tale from 12th century English folklore. This time, we have a tousled Richard Todd in the title role. He travels to Nottingham to take part in an archery contest with his father (Reginald Tate). They win, but say some rather disparaging things about the new Sheriff (Peter Finch) and his father is killed as they return home. This drives our hero to out...