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The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

โ€œExcitement... Danger... Suspense... as this classic adventure story sweeps across the screen!โ€

7.5/10 ยท 877 votes 1h 42m pg ActionAdventureRomanceHistory

#1 of 4 films from 1938 #256 of 2168 in action

Directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley ยท Written by Norman Reilly Raine, Seton I. Miller

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Overview

Robin Hood fights nobly for justice against the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne while striving to win the hand of the beautiful Maid Marian.

Cast

Errol Flynnas Robin Hood
Olivia de Havillandas Maid Marian
Basil Rathboneas Sir Guy of Gisbourne
Claude Rainsas Prince John
Patric Knowlesas Will Scarlett
Eugene Palletteas Friar Tuck
Alan Haleas Little John
Melville Cooperas High Sheriff of Nottingham
Ian Hunteras King Richard the Lion-Heart
Una O'Connoras Bess
Herbert Mundinas Much
Montagu Loveas Bishop of the Black Canons
Leonard Willeyas Sir Essex
Robert Nobleas Sir Ralf

Facts

Release dateMay 13, 1938
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 1938 average of 96 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Romance, History
LanguageEN
Budget$2,033,000
Box office$3,981,000 (2.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0029843

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Questions

How long is The Adventures of Robin Hood?
The Adventures of Robin Hood runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is The Adventures of Robin Hood worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 877 votes, which places it #1 of 4 films released in 1938 in this index (top 100%) and #256 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Adventures of Robin Hood?
The Adventures of Robin Hood was directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Casablanca (1943), White Christmas (1954).
Who stars in The Adventures of Robin Hood?
Errol Flynn as Robin Hood; Olivia de Havilland as Maid Marian; Basil Rathbone as Sir Guy of Gisbourne; Claude Rains as Prince John; Patric Knowles as Will Scarlett; Eugene Pallette as Friar Tuck.
What is The Adventures of Robin Hood rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Adventures of Robin Hood?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/46057.

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