Robin of Loxley and his men stumble on a plot to overthrow Hubert Walter, King's Chancellor and Archbishop of Canterbury. The plotters, the Sheriff of Nottingham and the Earl of Newark, have set an ambush for Walter and Lady Marian Fitzwater. Will Robin get to them before it is too late?
Robin Hood is alerted to a plot by the Sheriff of Nottingham to murder the bishop and frame Robin's Merry Men. Robin and his band must race against time to uncover the conspiracy and prevent the crime. Along the way, they face ambushes, betrayals, and fierce battles as they try to protect the innocent and uphold justice.
The film received a mixed reception upon release. While praised for its action sequences and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Peter Cushing, many critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the production values to be typical of lower-budget adventure films of the era. Audience reception was generally favorable for fans of the Robin Hood genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, with many appreciating the classic adventure story and the straightforward portrayal of Robin Hood. Some viewers felt it was a charming, if not groundbreaking, entry in the genre.
Terence Fisher, known for his work with Hammer Film Productions, directed this Robin Hood adventure, bringing his characteristic visual style to the familiar legend.
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