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Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn, Robert Shaw, Richard Harris, Nicol Williamson ... see more see more... , Denholm Elliott , Kenneth Haigh , Ron Barker , Ian Holm , Victoria Abril , Peter Butterworth , Kenneth Cranham , Montserrat Julio , Esmond Knight , Bill Maynard , Veronica Quilligan , John Barrett , Margarita Minguillon , Ronnie Barker

Though the story told in Robin and Marian is unfamiliar to most audiences, it is actually quite faithful to several of the ancient Robin Hood legends. During the Crusades, Robin (Sean Connery) is stil... read more read more...l loyal to King Richard the Lionheart (Richard Harris), but even he has trouble adjusting to the monarch's ever-increasing paranoia and lunacy. After Richard's death, Robin returns to England, his first visit to his home turf in 20 years. He looks up his beloved Maid Marian (Audrey Hepburn, last seen in 1967's Wait Until Dark), who is now a middle-aged nun. No sooner do Robin and Marian renew their relationship than the aging Merry Men demand Robin's services in thwarting their old foe, the Sheriff of Nottingham (Robert Shaw). Marian is aghast that the long-standing feud between Robin and the sheriff threatens to expand into wholesale bloodshed. The two venerable enemies agree to one last mano a mano battle -- only to watch helplessly as the all-out war they'd tried to avoid commences anyway. Both the tragic climax and Robin's last, defiant arrow shot are drawn directly from authentic Robin Hood ballads of the 14th and 15th centuries. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 52 min.

Directed by: Richard Lester

Release Date: January 1, 1976

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DVD Release Date: July 16, 2002

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  • ajv2688
    January 3, 2011
    ajv2688
    Maybe I need to see this one again, but all I remember is that Robin Hood was older and there wasn't much going on, and it was boring, but I 'll give it another try someday.
  • deano
    May 16, 2008
    deano
    The quite fine adventure film is full of heroes that are larger than life, villians who are more than evil, one of the greatest love stories ever told and one of the greatest adventures of all time. Believe me, this story is kind of funny between Robin and Marion in their old tim... read morees when they grow older.
  • garyX
    January 7, 2007
    garyX
    Very likeable and funny deconstruction of the Robin Hood myth from the director who brought you a very likeable and funny deconstruction of The Three Musketeers. Obviously influenced the hugely inferior Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves.
  • burgerstar
    February 16, 2012
    burgerstar
    Err, 1976. Lots of big names.
  • kylemydude
    June 29, 2010
    kylemydude
    An entertaining allthough at times very silly rendition of Robin Hood. This story takes place 20 years after the commonly told legend of Robin in Sherwood, and depicts Richard the Lion-Heart very differently as he is usually depicted in Robin Hood tales, this time he is depicted ... read moreruthless and more like the man he was. A pretty big cast consisting of Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn, Robert Shaw, Nicol WIlliamson, Richard Harris, Denholm Elliot, and Ian Holm. I can't help but love this movie, at times it does get a bit campy, but it is so enjoyable and entertaining, and iIt does have a great EPIC finale.
  • sayers1977
    May 14, 2010
    sayers1977
    Damn More 4 for showing bloody good films in the middle of my day off!

    Since a new version of the Robin Hood story is coming out soon it's good to look back at another version of the legend, even if it is the part most film versions leave out.

    Basic plot: Robin and John ret... read moreurn from the 2nd Crusades after being away from Sherwood for 20 years. Having been reunited with Marian and a few of his Merry Men he decides to revisit his glory days against the Sheriff, with disasterous consequences.

    This is the part of the legend that most people won't be familiar with, probably because it has a very downbeat ending. However, personally I find this to be the most interesting part of the Robin Hood story.

    Connery was on a great role at this point in his career. He'd just done 'The Man Who Would be King' with Caine and would soon move onto 'The First Great Train Robbery' with Sutherland. He'd managed to distance himself from the role of Bond with some great performances but people still remembered him fondly as the dashing hero; in other words he was perfect for the role of an ageing Robin Hood.

    Hepburn hadn't done much screen work since the late 60's but was still a stunner and you can imagine her as a Marian Connery's Robin would have loved. When you start to add Harris as a mad Richard the Lionheart and Shaw as a noble Sheriff then you have one hell of a cast. Include some notable English thesps such as Holm, Williamson, Elliott and good old Ronnie Barker and you begin to wonder why this film isn't more known.

    Richard Lester does a great job with this story. He'd just done the Muskateer films (another couple of personal favourites) and enjoyed taking legendary stories but showing them in a reality based context. Therefore we have no bright colours and hollywood touches here. You believe these people live in a forest and that they are old and suffer from real ailments. This is typified perfectly at the end with the fight between the Sheriff and Robin. There is nothing glamourous about it, just two old and tired men trying to best each other with swords they can barely lift. It's tragic but also uplifting.

    The end of this film gets me every time. I always cry because I love the characters and John Barry's score and some Oscar worthy acting from Connery, Hepburn and Williamson lift the scene to a completely different level.

    One day someone might make a two-part film that shows the whole Robin Hood legend. The first part will be the story most know leading up to Robin going off to the 2nd Crusades with Richard. The 2nd will be this story. Altogether it will be the ultimate film. Until that time I will happily return to this film and remind myself why I like the legend and why Connery, Hepburn et al will remain the quintessential movie stars of all time!
  • codyfranklin2
    June 12, 2009
    codyfranklin2
    A interesting idea that could have been a better movie.It's about Robin Hood and the whole gang 20 years later. Connery and Hepburn have great chemistry and are very good in their roles,but their is too much love story.Richard Harris and Nicol Williamson are really good,but this ... read morefilm belongs to Shaw. He is hands down the best Sheriff of Nottingham I have ever seen.He is calm,wise,and not a cartoon villain. That's the other problem I had with this film,Shaw wasn't in enough of it.Not a bad film and worth a watch just for the performances and the ending.
  • jam233
    April 8, 2010
    jam233
    Exceptional art direction and cinematography, quite amazing really. The film is a little too slow moving but it is so beautiful to look at, it makes it quite watchable. Sean Connery is fine, Audrey Hepburn is surprisingly subdued. Great score, well edited. On the technical side i... read moret is outstanding. It is good, but falls short of great.
  • RuthieGreenGirl
    December 21, 2007
    RuthieGreenGirl
    Great movie that tells the story of what happened AFTER the book/movie that you're used to. Great cast, too. It ends so beautifully.
  • audreyhepburnfan
    August 25, 2007
    audreyhepburnfan
    This movie is a great romance story about what happened when Robin Hood returned from the Crusades. Good storyline!

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Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz
December 4, 2005
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Overcomes its mediocre script by Lester's excellent visualizations, the pleasing performances from Connery and Hepburn, and the broad comedy that underscores this tragic story. Full Review

Steve Crum
October 16, 2004
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan

Hepburn + Connery as Marian + Robin = memoraable love story

Rich Cline
September 19, 2004
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

ridiculous!

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
January 18, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

Returns to the adventures of Robin Hood who is now middle-aged and still yearning for the love of his life Full Review

Kevin A. Ranson
April 24, 2003
Kevin A. Ranson, MovieCrypt.com

Possibly the most telling tale of Robin Hood ever made.

Ken Hanke
October 2, 2002
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Nice little film with a pleasantly sad tone

Gerry Shamray
August 22, 2002
Gerry Shamray, Sun Newspapers of Cleveland

Depressing but inventive.

Shane Burridge
January 1, 2000
Shane Burridge, rec.arts.movies.reviews

Provides all previous Robin Hood films with a final chapter

Roger Ebert
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Dave Kehr
January 1, 2000
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

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