The Real Robin Hood (2010)

  • NR
  • 05/11/2010 (US)
  • Documentary, History
  • 2h

A special about the origins of the English folk hero.

Overview

Was there really a Robin Hood? Did he steal from the rich and give to the poor? This History Channel program revisits the popular legend of the valiant folk hero, revealing Robin's true origins as a composite of multiple figures from the distant past, reviewing their amazing exploits, and seeking insights from historians as well as cast members of the 2010 adventure film "Robin Hood" and its director, Ridley Scott.

M. David Melvin

Director

Cast

Ridley Scott's headshot

Ridley Scott

Self
Russell Crowe's headshot

Russell Crowe

Self
Cate Blanchett's headshot

Cate Blanchett

Self
Dominic Kinnaird's headshot

Dominic Kinnaird

Self - Friar Tuck
Lockhart Ogilvie's headshot

Lockhart Ogilvie

Self - Will Scarlet
William Hurt's headshot

William Hurt

Narrator (voice)

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