Its weird when you end up watching a call for democracy film about a guy who doesnt even use his bow and arrow, when you clearly went in to see something called robin hood. May 12, 2010 that robin hood is nowhere to be found in ridley scotts robin hood, starring russell crowe as a warrior just back from fighting in the third crusade. On the way home his father is murdered by henchmen of prince john. In 1950 he received a golden globe award for most promising newcomer male, and an academy award for best actor nomination and a golden globe award for best actor nomination for his performance as corporal lachlan maclachlan in the 1949 cinema film the hasty heart. Jun 14, 2019 disneys liveaction story of robin hood and his merrie men, directed by ken annakin with richard todd in the title role, is mostly just a bland, sanitized ripoff of the 1938 errol flynn. Robin hood and little john want to deliver essential pharmacies in the third world. This trailer is for the 1952 film the story of robin hood, starring richard todd. Overview of the story of robin hood and his merrie men, 1952, directed by ken annakin, with richard todd, joan rice, peter finch, at turner classic movies. It is the second of disneys complete liveaction films, after treasure island 1950, and the first. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 84 min. The story of robin hood and his merrie men is a 1952 action adventure film produced by walt disney productions and rko radio pictures based on the robin hood legend, made in technicolor and filmed in buckinghamshire, england. Born in ireland as the son of a british officer, todd grew up in devon and for a brief time in india and attended shrewsbury public school. With king richard off to the crusades, prince john and his slithering minion, sir hiss, set about taxing nottinghams citizens with support from the corrupt sheriff and staunch opposition by the wily robin hood.
Richard todd the 2016 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. He was quite effective in such roles as robin hood and rob roy, and very touching as peter marshall in a man called peter 1955. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 movie. Better known as the story of robin hood, this colorful costume adventure was the second madeinbritain production for hollywoods walt disney. He appeared in three movies for the disney corporation as robin hood in the story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952, charles. Richard todd full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The first clear reference to rhymes of robin hood is from the alliterative poem piers plowman, thought to have been composed in the 70s, followed shortly afterwards by a quotation of a latter common proverb, many men speak of robin hood and never shot his bow, in friar daws reply c. Its a firstrate effort from the folks at disney, and was. Todd was a dashing robin hood though overshadowed by his supporting characters in robin hood and his merrie men 1953 and an ambitious sir walter raleigh, whose eye for toothsome joan collins alienates the affections of monarch bette davis in kosters the virgin queen also 1955, but for the most part, his best work came in world war ii. The story of robin hood and his merrie men the 1952 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. It was written by lawrence edward watkin and directed by ken annakin. Watch free robin hood 1973 full movie online free tv. Watch the story of robin hood and his merrie men online.
Prince of sherwood, starring jason braly as robin hood. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Richard todd had always been my boyhood hero robin hood, sword and the rose and rob roy etc. Story of robin hood and his merrie men, the film when king richard the lionhearted leaves england for the crusades, his evil brother, prince john, conspires for the throne with the sheriff of nottingham. Prince of thieves is a 1991 american actionadventure film based on the english folk tale of robin hood that originated in the 12th century.
Robin forms a group of likeminded avengers to rise up against the taxes taken by nottingham. Richard andrew palethorpe todd obe 11 june 1919 3 december 2009 was a 20thcentury irishborn british actor. Download robin hood 1973 yify torrent for 720p mkv movie. If you havent seen the film go out and find a copy. Here is a clip of the very romantic whistle my love sung by minstrel allan a dale elton hayes in the 1952 walt disney production of the story of robin hood and his merrie men. Story of robin hood and his merrie men, the film d23. Patrick bergin is a much underrated actor who brings the character of robin hood to life with his performance, and uma thurman is as always beautiful as well as talented. It takes place entirely before robin got to be a folk hero. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 rotten. One of the many reasons, i believe, is because the movie is jampacked with great characters played by wonderful actors and actresses.
Dec 07, 2009 here is a clip of the very romantic whistle my love sung by minstrel allan a dale elton hayes in the 1952 walt disney production of the story of robin hood and his merrie men. Whistle my love from walt disneys the story of robin. Louis hayward, janet blair, george macready, edgar buchanan, jon hall, patricia morison, alan mowbray, adele. The story of robin hood and his merrie men disney movies. Watch robin hood 1973 full hd movie online for free. Richard todd stars as the earl of huntington, who loses his title and his lands after besting the despotic sheriff of nottingham more. It was released in 12 countries on 12 may 2010, including the united kingdom and ireland and was also the opening film at the. Richard todd is up there in the top three robin hood players with errol flynn and richard greene, and the incomparable peter finch is suavely evil as the sheriff of nottingham and the all british supporting cast make for the right level of drama and humour in what is essentially a telling of the robin hood story suitable for the whole family. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 dvd r2. Find films and movies featuring richard todd on allmovie. Richard todd was an english actor who played the robin hood in the first disney film of the legendary outlaw the story of robin hood and his merrie men in 1952. Avoiding the familiar episodes covered in previous.
Apr 01, 2016 the story of robin hood and his merrie men robin hood song. Associated british put him in another thriller, 24 hours of a womans life 1952, with merle oberon. Director king vidor offered todd a lead in a hollywood movie, lightning strikes twice 1951. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 full.
Richard marius joseph greene 25 august 1918 1 june 1985 was a noted english film and television actor. Richard todd robin hood wiki fandom powered by wikia. The story has some differences from the errol flynn classic, but this film is able to deliver its own zest and fun. Richard andrew palethorpe todd obe was an irishborn british soldier, stage and film actor, and film director. Jan 12, 2012 the whole family will love going bowtobow alongside robin, friar tuck, little john, and maid marian in this classic adventure full of gallantry, romance and adventure. He was quite effective in such roles as robin hood and rob roy. Disneys liveaction story of robin hood and his merrie men, directed by ken annakin with richard todd in the title role, is mostly just. Cousin will as robin hood richard todd describes him, first appears amongst the outlaws in their camp in sherwood forest. I give this movie five stars, because it does try to take into consideration much of the history going on in england in 1199 and much that was known about king richard and john and other historic factors to make the robin hood story more plausible. The story of the early life of robin hood is told in this version of the english myth, which sees robin looking to win an archery contest and win the heart of maid marian. He replied that he assumed richard greene was every ones idea of robin hood i corrected him oh no, mr. With richard todd, joan rice, peter finch, james hayter.
Richard todd s former home at little humby here are a couple of pictures that were kindly sent to me in march 2009 by mike, of the house in little humby in which richard todd lived, up until his sad death aged 90 in december of that same year. His interest in theatre led him to small roles in stock in england and scotland and three tiny film roles, following which he helped. Cary elwes plays robin in the movie, and patrick stewart appears in the ending, spoofing sean connerys take on king richard. With king richard off to the crusades, prince john and his slithering minion, sir hiss, set about taxing nottinghams citizens with support from the corrupt sheriff and staunch opposition by the wily robin hood and his band of merry men. A must see movie for anyone who loves the legend of robin hood. I am sure my blog readers will be keen to see some more of your wonderful. Avoiding the familiar episodes covered in previous robin hood films, this disney effort still manages to adhere to the basic chronology. The story of robin hood and his merrie men come sing low, come sing high. But loyal robin hood and his followers defy them with the aid of maid marian, ward of king richard, raising the ransom when the king is held prisoner in germany.
With king richard away at the crusades, prince john rules england with an iron fist and tasks the sheriff of nottingham with the collection of high taxes and the capture of outlaw robin hood. Go bowtobow alongside robin, friar tuck, little john, and maid marian in this classic adventure full of gallantry, romance and adventure. Under the rule of prince john hubert gregg, fledgling hero robin hood richard todd is forced to relinquish his property after beating the sheriff of nottingham peter finch in an archery tournament. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 imdb.
The whole family will love going bowtobow alongside robin, friar tuck, little john, and maid marian in this classic adventure full of gallantry, romance and adventure. The story of robin hood and his merrie men trailer youtube. Walt disneys new version of the sherwood forest legend makes robin hood ideal family entertainment colourful, gay and packed full of action. Far more popular was the story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952, in which todd played the title role for the disney corporation. The idea of taking from the rich and giving to the poor was still in storyboard. Richard todd celebrity profile check out the latest richard todd photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Robin then tries to save king richard from austrian captivity by contributing to his ransom, but. The story of robin hood and his merrie men wikipedia. Robin hood is a hardcharging, fastmoving version of the legend for the attentiondeficited generation that likes its movies at top speed. It was released in 12 countries on 12 may 2010, including the united kingdom and ireland and was. Full movie online free with king richard off to the crusades, prince john and his slithering minion, sir hiss, set about taxing nottinghams citizens with support from the corrupt sheriff and staunch opposition by the wily robin hood. Go bowtobow alongside robin, friar tuck, little john, and maid marian in this classic adventure full.
Other versions about this famous personage are the following. Now richard is dead, and robin is essentially an unemployed mercenary. The story of robin hood and his merrie men robin hood song. Biography british leading man who achieved some success in american films, as well. May 07, 2012 this trailer is for the 1952 film the story of robin hood, starring richard todd. In the longest day 1962, he portrayed his own superior officer at the pegasus bridge fight, with another actor portraying todd himself in a recreation of his own experiences. The story of robin hood robin hood 1952 lightning strikes twice richard trevelyan 1951. Under the rule of prince john hubert gregg, fledgling hero robin hood richard todd is forced to relinquish his property after beating the sheriff of nottingham peter finch in an archery. Richard todd was an english actor who played the robin hood in the first disney film of the legendary outlaw the story of robin hood and his merrie men in 1952 selected filmography actor. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 directed. With richard todd, glynis johns, james robertson justice, michael gough. List of films and television series featuring robin hood. Incident at victoria falls tv movie lord roberts 1978 the big sleepcommander barker 1970 dorian graybasil hallward 1963 the very edge.
This rousing tale of englands renowned rebel to the rich and patriot to the poor is brimming with disneys storytelling magic. Richard todd plays robin hood and joan rice plays marian in this enjoyable movie. Richard todds former home at little humby robin hood. There are the usual villains, prince john and the corrupt sheriff of nottingham and the usual bandit friends of robin, friar tuck, little john, and. Young robin hood, in love with maid marian, enters an archery contest with his father at the kings palace. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 full cast.
Full movie online free with king richard off to the crusades, prince john and his slithering minion, sir hiss, set about taxing nottinghams citizens with support from the corrupt sheriff and staunch opposition by the wily robin hood and his band of merry men. Robin hood 1973 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Whistle my love from walt disneys the story of robin hood. Robin takes up the life of an outlaw, gathering together his band of merry men with him in sherwood forest, to avenge his fathers death and to help the people of the land that prince john are over taxing. British leading man who achieved some success in american films, as well. The wartime adventures of scotish highland leader rob roy macgregor during the reign of king george i in the 18th century. His interest in theatre led him to small roles in stock in england and scotland and three tiny film roles, following which he. It was directed by kevin reynolds and stars kevin costner as robin hood, morgan freeman as azeem, christian slater as will scarlett, mary elizabeth mastrantonio as marian, and alan rickman as the sheriff of nottingham. Robin hood lightning strikes twice 1951 richard trevelyan flesh and blood 1951 charles cameron sutherland. As the honest lad who turns outlaw when his father is murdered by the sheriffs men, richard todd pulls a powerful longbow and turns in a different performance from all his previous ones.