Robin and the 7 Hoods
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Synopsis
Set in Prohibition era Chicago, bootlegger Robbo and his cronies refuse to pay the greedy Guy Gisborne a cut of their profits after Guy shoots mob boss Big Jim and takes over. When Big Jim's daughter, Marian, gives Robbo a large sum, believing he has avenged her father's death, the gangster donates to an orphanage, cementing his reputation as a softhearted hood.
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Happy Birthday Big Jim | Robin and the 7 Hoods | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2017-02-17
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Frank Sinatra
Robbo
Dean Martin
John
Sammy Davis Jr.
Will
Bing Crosby
Allen A. Dale
Peter Falk
Guy Gisborne
Barbara Rush
Marian
Victor Buono
Sheriff Potts
Hank Henry
Six Seconds
Robert Foulk
Sheriff Glick
Allen Jenkins
Vermin
Jack La Rue
Tomatoes
Robert Carricart
Blue Jaw
Joseph Ruskin
Twitch
Phil Arnold
Hatrack
Harry Swoger
Soupmeat
Bernard Fein
Charlie Bananas
Richard Bakalyan
Robbo's Hood
Sonny King
Robbo's Hood
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- David R. Schwartz
- Original Score
- Nelson Riddle
- Original Title
- Robin and the 7 Hoods
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, P-C Productions, Essex Productions, Meadway-Claude Productions Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
David R. Schwartz
Nelson Riddle
William H. Daniels
Sam O'Steen
Frank Sinatra, Howard W. Koch
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Douglas
Director
David R. Schwartz
Writer
Frank Sinatra
Producer
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Nelson Riddle
Original Music Composer
Donfeld
Costume Design
Sam O'Steen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Robin and the 7 Hoods about?
Set in Prohibition era Chicago, bootlegger Robbo and his cronies refuse to pay the greedy Guy Gisborne a cut of their profits after Guy shoots mob boss Big Jim and takes over. When Big Jim's daughter, Marian, gives Robbo a large sum, believing he has avenged her father's death, the gangster donates to an orphanage, cementing his reputation as a softhearted hood.
Who directed Robin and the 7 Hoods?
Robin and the 7 Hoods was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in Robin and the 7 Hoods?
The principal cast of Robin and the 7 Hoods includes Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Bing Crosby, Peter Falk.
When was Robin and the 7 Hoods released and how long is it?
Robin and the 7 Hoods was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Robin and the 7 Hoods?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Robin and the 7 Hoods was composed by Nelson Riddle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Robin and the 7 Hoods?
Robin and the 7 Hoods holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).