Rent The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

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1h 38min
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Synopsis:
When Prince John (Claude Rains) and the Norman Lords begin oppressing the Saxon masses in King Richard's absence, a Saxon lord fights back as the outlaw leader of a rebel guerrilla army.
Actors:
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Directors:
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Producers:
Henry Blanke, Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Writers:
Norman Reilly Raine, Seton I. Miller, Rowland Leigh
Others:
Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Ralph Dawson, Carl J. Weyl
Studio:
Warner
Genres:
Action & Adventure, Classics, Romance
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Awards:

1939 Oscar Best Editing

1939 Oscar Best Art Direction

1939 Oscar Best Music Original Score

BBFC:
Release Date:
26/01/2004
Run Time:
98 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono, French Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono, Italian Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono
Subtitles:
Arabic, Dutch, English, English Hard of Hearing, French, German, Italian, Italian Hard of Hearing, Spanish
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Commentary from film historian Rudy Behlmer
  • Music-only audio track showcasing the Oscar-winning score
  • 'Warner Bros.' Night at the Movies 1938', introduced by Leonard Maltin
  • 'Angels With Dirty Faces' theatrical trailer,
  • Newsreel
  • Musical Short Subject 'Freddie Rich And His Orchestra'
  • Merrie Melodies Cartoon 'Katnip Kollege'
BBFC:
Release Date:
27/02/2017
Run Time:
102 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 1.0, French Dolby Digital 1.0, Spanish Dolby Digital 1.0
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing, French, Latin American Spanish
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Technicolor
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Commentary by Historian Rudy Behlmer
  • Leonard Maltin Hosts Warner Night at the Movies 1938:
  • Vintage Newsreel
  • Musical Short Freddie Rich and His Orchestra
  • Classic Cartoon Katnip Kollege
  • Trailers of This Plus 1938's Angels with Dirty Faces
  • Errol Flynn Trailer Gallery
  • Music-Only Audio Track Showcasing Erich Wolfgang Korngold's Oscar- Winning Score

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Classic Romantic Adventure - The Adventures of Robin Hood review by GI

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05/05/2021

British history, even when it's the legendary bits, has been richly mined by cinema not least Hollywood. This is the quintessential historical romantic adventure film that follows the children's Robin Hood stories. It's a rousing swashbuckler full of sword fights, archery battles and a classic tale of good versus evil. All the famous scenes are here, including the archery contest, Robin's rescue from the gallows and the return of Richard The Lionheart (Ian Hunter). Beautifully filmed in rich technicolour it stars the inimitable Errol Flynn, whose best films involved swordplay, the classic cinematic hero. As Robin Hood he dons green tights to fight the dastardly Guy of Gisborne (Basil Rathbone) and the treasonous Prince John (Claude Rains) to literally rob the rich to give to the poor and all for the love of King and Country....oh and the Lady Marian (Olivia de Havilland). This is a wonderful film, one you probably saw as a child and were captivated by the spectacle and action which is fast and fun. There's a famous score by composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold and it's a fine example of the use of leitmotifs. Arguably this is the greatest Robin Hood film, this is cinema at its purest, a wonderful film, and one to enjoy time and time again.

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