The Real Robin Hood
A special about the origins of the English folk hero.
Was there really a Robin Hood? Did he steal from the rich and give to the poor? This History Channel program revisits the popular legend of the valiant folk hero, revealing Robin's true origins as a composite of multiple figures from the distant past, reviewing their amazing exploits, and seeking insights from historians as well as cast members of the 2010 adventure film "Robin Hood" and its director, Ridley Scott.
Directed by M. David Melvin
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Ridley Scott Self -
Russell Crowe Self -
Cate Blanchett Self -
Dominic Kinnaird Self - Friar Tuck -
Lockhart Ogilvie Self - Will Scarlet -
William Hurt Narrator (voice)
Make it a double feature
4h 20m together
The Real Robin Hood
Robin Hood
A close match in mood and era.












