The Prince of Thieves
Synopsis
After fighting in the Crusades alongside Richard I of England, Sir Allan Claire returns home to marry his betrothed Lady Christable. Accompanied by his sister Lady Marian, the two are intercepted by Robin Hood and his band of Merrie Men. Recognizing a friend of King Richard, Robin informs them that Lady Christabel is to be wed to another against her will in the interest of politics and her father's fortune. The three team up to rescue the fair lady.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Tombragel, Charles H. Schneer
- Original Title
- The Prince of Thieves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
Maurice Tombragel, Charles H. Schneer
Fred Jackman Jr.
James Sweeney
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Bretherton
Director
Fred Jackman Jr.
Director of Photography
James Sweeney
Editor
Sam Katzman
Producer
Maurice Tombragel
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prince of Thieves
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What is The Prince of Thieves about?
After fighting in the Crusades alongside Richard I of England, Sir Allan Claire returns home to marry his betrothed Lady Christable. Accompanied by his sister Lady Marian, the two are intercepted by Robin Hood and his band of Merrie Men. Recognizing a friend of King Richard, Robin informs them that Lady Christabel is to be wed to another against her will in the interest of politics and her father's fortune. The three team up to rescue the fair lady.
Who directed The Prince of Thieves?
The Prince of Thieves was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in The Prince of Thieves?
The principal cast of The Prince of Thieves includes Jon Hall, Patricia Morison, Adele Jergens, Alan Mowbray, H.B. Warner.
When was The Prince of Thieves released and how long is it?
The Prince of Thieves was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prince of Thieves?
The Prince of Thieves holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).