The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood

May. 22,1984      PG
Rating:
5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

The evil brother of Richard the Lionheart is holding the king for ransom, and only Robin Hood and his band of merry men can save him...for a small fee, of course.

George Segal as  Robin Hood
Roddy McDowall as  Prince John
Morgan Fairchild as  Maid Marian
Janet Suzman as  Eleanor of Aquitaine
Kenneth Griffith as  Isaac of York
Robert Hardy as  King Richard
Michael Hordern as  Psychoanalyst
Tom Baker as  Sir Guy de Gisbourne
Roy Kinnear as  Friar Tuck
Pat Roach as  Little John

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Reviews

Cubussoli
1984/05/22

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

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Exoticalot
1984/05/23

People are voting emotionally.

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Kaydan Christian
1984/05/24

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

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Zlatica
1984/05/25

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

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happipuppi13
1984/05/26

I had the great luck to see this on late night TV in December of 2005 and all I can say is,it made me laugh at everything that was supposed to be funny. George Segal,first of all is funny as the most unlikely Robin Hood in movie history.He was far funnier and this movie was also,than Mel Brooks's "Robin Hood : Men In Tights",which tried too hard to be funny. As well as the fact that Mr. Brooks style of comedy was on the wane in the 1990s. I wont go into scene details but everything was played to the hilt here or played with simpler humor as well. I highly recommend that if you have a VHS player,seek this out. If it one day is on DVD,buy it! I know I will. In conclusion,bravo to George and his cast! A great job of farce and just plain crazy comedy. (END)

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Helen Graham
1984/05/27

I've been looking for this for my collection for years. It is one of the funniest films I have ever seen, and well worth the time taken to watch it. Don't expect a usual Robin Hood yarn - it's even crazier than the Disney fox-and-vixen version...There are plenty of one-liners with 'modern' references (one or two too many American references, though) and brilliant casting (Robert Hardy as King Richard is a classic). I particularly remember Maid Marion's frustration because she promised to remain chaste until marriage and Queen Eleanor's laid-back attitude to life (even chastising her son John because he didn't kill a man until he was in his mid-teens!), but I especially love the part when a group of 'good Jewish boys' 'syncronise their voices' - then count seconds in unison as they infiltrate the dungeon. And the monks singing '99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall' when urged to 'Sing something holy.' And... And... Priceless.Now put it on DVD so I can own a copy!

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kateritholbert
1984/05/28

This is not your normal Robin Hood movie. I believe it is very funny and want to see it again. There is a lot of slapstick comedy involved and it is not the best filmed movie, but I think that adds to it.My favorite line is when Maid Marion and I think Elemaor are riding and talking. Maid Marion is getting frustrated and tells ?? (I can't remember who for sure) "Put a zipper on it." The response is "Zipper? What's a zipper?" I may not have the quotes word for word since it's been years since I have seen the movie. I had it on VHS, but have since lost it or it broke. I would really like to get another copy of it though.

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mcorrigan10
1984/05/29

"The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood" is a love-it or hate-it proposition. The humor is relentlessly quirky. Think of "Last Action Hero" or "Demolition Man". Not for everybody, but perfect for some. I think it's a laugh riot."Zany Robin Hood" was made for TV. It's sort of a mini-movie. As far as I know, it exists only on the VHS tapes of those lucky enough to have recorded it. I watch it every couple of years and laugh every time I see it."Zany Robin Hood" is very hard to describe. It's a combination of broad slapstick and subtle irony. Most of the actors are first-rate. Plot: Robin Hood rallies the peasants by promising that King Richard will establish what is, essentially, a 20th-century socialist democracy. Examples of the sort of humor to expect:When Robin's Merry Men jump from the trees to attack, they yell "Geronimo"! - Robin secures funding for his rebellion by promising to establish a Jewish state of Israel. - Robin's minstrel thinks he's a musical genius. No one can stop him from making up terrible songs about the slightest of their deeds.Like I said, not everyone's cup of English tea. But if you have the right sort of funny bone, this will be one of your favorites.

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