The Earl of Chester, in his Loxley Castle, refuses to pay his taxes to the Norman overlord Sir Gui. (Correct spelling). To ensure the safety of his son, Robin, he puts him in the care of his servant Will Stutely, and sends them off to Sherwood Forest, exiting via a secret passage by the fireplace. (There’s always a secret passage). And the rest, as they say, is history.
The well know parts of the legend are here, such as Robin and Little John over the river, the Golden Arrow competition, and all the usual members of his merry gang. It is an enjoyable low-budget romp, in black and white, apparently originally intended for TV rather than a cinema audience. (A good colorized version is now in circulation).
Robin Hood, Tales of Robin Hood, Robin Hood movie.
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