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A Challenge for Robin Hood( 1967)

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Overview

After being falsely accused of murder, Sir Robin of Loxley takes refuge in the untamed wilderness of Sherwood Forest where he stumbles across a group of outlaws. Although initially suspicious of the aristocrat's motives, the men are soon won over by his integrity and prowess and Robin transforms them into a formidable fighting force, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. As word of his fame and valour spreads, a legend is born.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Barrie Ingham

      Robin de Courtenay, alias Robin Hood

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      Peter Blythe

      Sir Roger de Courtenay

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      Gay Hamilton

      Lady Marian Fitzwarren

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      John Arnatt

      Sheriff of Nottingham

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      John Gugolka

      Stephen Fitzwarren, the boy

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      James Hayter

      Friar Tuck

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      Eric Flynn

      Alan-a-Dale

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      Reg Lye

      Much

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      Leon Greene

      Little John

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      Douglas Mitchell

      Will Scarlett

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      Arthur Hewlett

      Edwin, the castle steward

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      Jenny Till

      The Imposter Lady Marian

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      John Harvey

      Wallace

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      Alfie Bass

      Pie Merchant

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      Norman Mitchell

      Dray Driver

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      William Squire

      Sir John

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      Donald Pickering

      Sir Jamyl de Penitone

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      Eric Woofe

      Henry de Courtenay

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    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Mon May 05 2014
    Alas poor Fitzwarren, I knew him well. A Challenge for Robin Hood is directed by C.M. Pennington-Richards and written by Peter Bryan. It stars Barrie Ingham, Peter Blythe, James Hayter, John Arnatt, Gay Hamilton, John Gugolka, Eric Flynn, Leon Greene and Douglas Mitchell. Music is by Gary Hughes and cinematography by Arthur Grant. A Seven Arts-Hammer production in De Luxe Color, this is another variant on the Robin Hood legend. Very much operating from the Norman and the Saxon feud, pic has all the requisite swashbuckling shenanigans to entertain the family. It's very colourful, both in c...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • robin hood
    • sherwood forest
    • swashbuckler