Today's Robin Hood

Today's Robin Hood

1988 · 111 min · ★ 8.8 · History, Comedy

Drama set during the British rule in India has Jatin Chatterjee, a young revolutionary on the run from authorities, take refuge in the home of Shyam Jadhav, who hires Jatin to teach his sons, Ram, Ramdas, and Ramdulaare. What happens when Jatin instructs his students about the legendary bandit Robin Hood?

Directed by Tapan Sinha · Written by Tapan Sinha

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