The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
Synopsis
Young Robin Hood, in love with Maid Marian, enters an archery contest with his father at the King's palace. On the way home his father is murdered by henchmen of Prince John. Robin takes up the life of an outlaw, gathering together his band of merry men with him in Sherwood Forest, to avenge his father's death and to help the people of the land that Prince John are over taxing.
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The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men 1952 Trailer
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Richard Todd
Robin Hood
Joan Rice
Maid Marian
Peter Finch
Sheriff of Nottingham
James Hayter
Friar Tuck
James Robertson Justice
Little John
Martita Hunt
Queen Eleanor
Hubert Gregg
Prince John
Bill Owen
Stutely
Reginald Tate
Hugh Fitzooth
Elton Hayes
Allan - a - Dale
Anthony Eustrel
Archbishop of Canterbury
Hal Osmond
Much the Miller
Michael Hordern
Scathelock
Clement McCallin
Earl of Huntingdon
Louise Hampton
Tyb
Patrick Barr
King Richard
Anthony Forwood
Will Scarlet
Archie Duncan
Red Gill
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Edward Watkin
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Annakin
Lawrence Edward Watkin
Clifton Parker
Guy Green
Gordon Pilkington
Perce Pearce, Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Edward Watkin
Screenplay
Guy Green
Director of Photography
Michael Whittaker
Costume Design
Perce Pearce
Producer
Ken Annakin
Director
Clifton Parker
Original Music Composer
Gordon Pilkington
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
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 The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men about?
Young Robin Hood, in love with Maid Marian, enters an archery contest with his father at the King's palace. On the way home his father is murdered by henchmen of Prince John. Robin takes up the life of an outlaw, gathering together his band of merry men with him in Sherwood Forest, to avenge his father's death and to help the people of the land that Prince John are over taxing.
Who directed The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men?
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men was directed by Ken Annakin.
Who stars in The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men?
The principal cast of The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men includes Richard Todd, Joan Rice, Peter Finch, James Hayter, James Robertson Justice.
When was The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men released and how long is it?
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men was composed by Clifton Parker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men?
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).