The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men(1952)
Overview
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.
Director
Ken Annakin
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Cast
Richard Todd
as Robin Hood
Joan Rice
as Maid Marian
Peter Finch
as Sheriff of Nottingham
James Hayter
as Friar Tuck
James Robertson Justice
as Little John
Martita Hunt
as Queen Eleanor
Hubert Gregg
as Prince John
Bill Owen
as Stutely
Reginald Tate
as Hugh Fitzooth
Elton Hayes
as Allan - a - Dale
Anthony Eustrel
as Archbishop of Canterbury
Hal Osmond
as Much the Miller
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1952
Runtime
1h 24m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
RKO Radio Pictures • Walt Disney Productions
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What is The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men about?▼
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.
Who directed The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men?▼
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men was directed by Ken Annakin and released in 1952. It is a adventure film.
How long is The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men?▼
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
Who stars in The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men?▼
The cast of The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men includes Richard Todd as Robin Hood, Joan Rice as Maid Marian, Peter Finch as Sheriff of Nottingham, James Hayter as Friar Tuck, James Robertson Justice as Little John and more.
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