The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952)
Made in England but funded by Disney this version of the Robin Hood tale stars Richard Todd and features a number of other British actors. King Richard is off crusading, Prince John is an evil so and so which leaves only the loyal archer to fight back.
There are a large number of Robin Hood films floating about, what makes this one unique is that it actually has a British cast which seems to be something of a rarity. When it comes to the script sadly it seems to be a case of just cramming in the expected beats of a Robin Hood film rather than telling a clear story or having characters with much personality. Strangely it is Maid Marian that has the fullest character while everyone else just seems to be fulfilling plot requirements or audience expectations.
3/5 not the worst or best version of the tale you will see.
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