The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) is a rousing Technicolor swashbuckler about justice, loyalty and romance. With King Richard away on the Crusades, the scheming Prince John and his henchman Sir Guy of Gisbourne oppress the Saxon people and line their own coffers. Sir Robin of Locksley refuses to bow: declared an outlaw, he retreats to Sherwood Forest, rallies a band of Merry Men — Little John, Friar Tuck and Will Scarlet among them — and wages a daring guerrilla campaign of ambushes, robberies and rescues to protect the poor and undermine Norman rule. Along the way he woos the beautiful Maid Marian, outwits the Sheriff of Nottingham, survives archery contests and castle raids, and fights to restore what’s right in England. Watching the film is an energetic, old‑Hollywood experience: lavish Technicolor visuals, brisk pacing, witty banter, classic swordplay and horseback chases, memorable set pieces (archery contests, prison escapes, a raid on Nottingham Castle) and a stirring romantic chemistry between the leads. It’s both a crowd-pleasing action-adventure and a timeless tale of heroism and rebellion — ideal for viewers who enjoy bold escapism, swashbuckling spectacle and a clear moral center.
Actors: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone
Directors: Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
Runtime: 102 min
Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance
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