A Challenge for Robin Hood

A Challenge for Robin Hood

1967 · 92 min · ★ 6.3 · Adventure

After being falsely accused of murder, Sir Robin of Loxley takes refuge in the untamed wilderness of Sherwood Forest where he stumbles across a group of outlaws. Although initially suspicious of the aristocrat's motives, the men are soon won over by his integrity and prowess and Robin transforms them into a formidable fighting force, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. As word of his fame and valour spreads, a legend is born.

Directed by C.M. Pennington-Richards · Written by Peter Bryan

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Barrie Ingham Robin de Courtenay, alias Robin Hood
Peter Blythe Sir Roger de Courtenay
Gay Hamilton Lady Marian Fitzwarren
John Arnatt Sheriff of Nottingham
John Gugolka Stephen Fitzwarren, the boy
James Hayter Friar Tuck
Eric Flynn Alan-a-Dale
Reg Lye Much
Leon Greene Little John
Douglas Mitchell Will Scarlett
Arthur Hewlett Edwin, the castle steward
Jenny Till The Imposter Lady Marian

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