Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

"For the good of all men, and the love of one woman, he fought to uphold justice by breaking the law."

Jun 14 1991 PG-13 2h 23m
Action, Adventure, Drama

Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of Moorish fellow prisoner Azeem and travels back home to England. But upon arrival he discovers his dead father in the ruins of his family estate, killed by the vicious sheriff of Nottingham, Robin and Azeem join forces with outlaws Little John and Will Scarlett to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.

Plot

After being captured by Turks during the Crusades, Robin of Locksley and a Moor, Azeem, escape back to England, where Azeem vows to remain until he repays Robin for saving his life. Meanwhile, Robin's father, a nobleman loyal to King Richard the Lionheart, has been murdered by the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham, who helped install Richard's treacherous brother, Prince John, as King while Richard is overseas fighting the Crusades. When Robin returns home, he vows to avenge his father's death and restore Richard to the throne. Even though Maid Marian, his childhood friend, cannot help him, he escapes to the Forest of Sherwood where he joins a band of exiled villagers and becomes their leader. With their help, he attempts to cleanse the land of the evil that the Sheriff has spread.

Written by

Pen Densham, John Watson

Directed by

Kevin Reynolds

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Morgan Creek Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 16 wins & 24 nominations total

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