Synopsis:

Relive the classic swashbuckling tales of the greatest hooded hero, ROBIN HOOD!

Enjoy 5 films featuring the famed outlaw of Sherwood forest who stole from the rich and gave to the poor!

Contents:

The Bandit of Sherwood Forest - (1946) – Color – Not Rated – 1 Hour 26 Minutes

The legendary English hero Robin Hood, Robert of Nottingham (Cornel Wilde) has grown up to be a dashing lover and outlaw, committed to the pursuit of justice for all. When the King of England is imprisoned by a cruel Regent bent on snuffing out the country's new legal guiding light, the Magna Carta - The Queen Mother and Lady Catherine (Anita Louise) turn to Robert and his Merry Men for help.

The Black Arrow - (1948) – B&W – Not Rated – 1 Hour 16 Minutes

En route to Nottingham Castle to see his fiancée, Lady Cristabel, Sir Allen Claire and his sister Lady Marian (Patricia Morison) are told by Robin Hood (Jon Hall) that Sir Allen's bride-to-be is being forced into an arranged marriage by her father, Baron Tristram. With help from the Prince of Thieves, Sir Allen hopes to break into the castle to rescue and marry the woman he loves.

The Prince of Thieves - (1948) – Color – Not Rated – 1 Hour 12 Minutes

Returning from duty in the 15th-century War of the Roses, young Richard Shelton (Louis Hayward) learns that his estate has been claimed by his usurping uncle Sir Daniel Brackley (George Macready), who for good measure has also murdered Richard's father. Forced to elude Brackley's minions, Shelton and his followers eventually manage to thwart the villain with all manner of weaponry, from crossbow to fist.

Rogues of Sherwood Forest - (1950) – Color – Not Rated – 1 Hour 19 Minutes

As his reward for defending his tenants against King's John's troops, Robin, Earl of Huntington (John Derek) - the son of the legendary Robin Hood -- is branded an outlaw just like his father. Facing a death sentence, Robin escapes and, with help from Lady Marianne (Diana Lynn), heads for Sherwood Forest to persuade his father's band of Merry Men to join his battle against King John (George Macready). 

Sword of Sherwood Forest - (1960) – Color – Not Rated – 1 Hour 20 Minutes

In a Hammer Film production featuring TV's Robin Hood (Richard Greene), the wicked machinations of the Sheriff of Nottingham (Peter Cushing) come to light as an evil plot to assassinate the Archbishop of Canterbury unfolds. Robin and his Merry Men jump into action for a swashbuckling adventure full of spectacular battles and bold romance.

Notable Cast/Crew: Louis Hayward, Janet Blair, George Macready, Edgar Buchanan, Jon Hall, Patricia Morison, Alan Mowbray, Adele Jergens, Richard Greene, Peter Cushing, Niall MacGinnis, Sarah Branch.

“The Bandit of Sherwood Forest is the kind of entertainment that makes one wish one could be a boy again” – The New York Times

Starring:

Louis Hayward, Janet Blair, George Macready, Edgar Buchanan, Jon Hall, Patricia Morison

Co-Starring:

Alan Mowbray, Adele Jergens, Richard Greene, Peter Cushing, Niall MacGinnis, Sarah Branch

Director:

Various

Writer:

Various

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