The Last Robin Hood
The Last Robin Hood

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The Last Robin Hood

1953
Movie
93 min
French

While Ludovic Dubois, a young summer camp monitor in Saint-Benoît, entertains the children by playing Robin Hood, the lord's niece is kidnapped by her uncle, in the castle next door. Helped by the children and the customs inspector, the last of the Robin Hoods will free the "Princess Isabelle", and will end up marrying her.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: William CastleGenres: Western, Action

Plot Summary

In 19th-century Mexico, a charismatic outlaw known as 'The Last Robin Hood' robs from corrupt officials and distributes the spoils to the impoverished villagers. He finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a determined lawman who is intent on bringing him to justice. Amidst the chase, he also becomes entangled in a budding romance that further complicates his precarious existence.

Critical Reception

The Last Robin Hood received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics often pointing to its formulaic Western plot and predictable narrative. However, the performance of Gilbert Roland as the titular character was frequently highlighted as a strong point, injecting a degree of charm and dynamism into the proceedings. Audiences generally found it to be a serviceable B-movie Western for its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Gilbert Roland's charismatic lead performance.

  • Criticized for a derivative and uninspired plot.

  • Considered a modest but forgettable B-Western.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Last Robin Hood' is not widely documented through aggregated online reviews. However, discussions suggest that viewers appreciated the classic Western elements and the heroic outlaw archetype, though some found the story to be a bit too familiar.

Fun Fact

Director William Castle, known for his later horror films like 'House on Haunted Hill' and 'The Tingler', started his career directing a wide variety of genres, including Westerns like 'The Last Robin Hood'.

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