History Film / RobinAndMarian

* ArtisticLicenseHistory: Richard's death here is similar to how he really died, but still distinct. The real circumstances were him being shot by a French boy during the siege of Chalus, and dying shortly after. Like with letting his killer off in the film, Richard pardoned the boy (though his men killed him after he died).

An historical drama released in [[TheSeventies 1976]] starring Creator/SeanConnery as Myth/RobinHood, Creator/AudreyHepburn as Maid Marian and [[Film/{{Jaws}} Robert Shaw]] as the Sheriff of Nottingham, with cameos by Creator/RichardHarris and Creator/IanHolm. It was directed by [[Film/TheThreeMusketeers1973 Richard]] [[Film/AHardDaysNight Lester]] with a score by Bond composer Music/JohnBarry. The script was by James Goldman, who also wrote ''Theatre/TheLionInWinter'' which is set in the same period and features UsefulNotes/RichardTheLionheart and [[UsefulNotes/KingJohnOfEngland John Lackland]] as supporting characters.

* {{Deconstruction}}: Of the {{Swashbuckler}} genre and the Mythology/RobinHood myth in particular.

An historical drama released in [[TheSeventies 1976]] starring Creator/SeanConnery as Myth/RobinHood, Creator/AudreyHepburn as Maid Marian and [[Film/{{Jaws}} Robert Shaw]] as the Sheriff of Nottingham, with cameos by Creator/RichardHarris and Creator/IanHolm. It was directed by [[Film/TheThreeMusketeers1973 Richard]] [[Film/AHardDaysNight Lester]] with a score by Bond composer Music/JohnBarry. The script was by James Goldman, who also wrote ''Theatre/TheLionInWinter'' which is set in the same period and features UsefulNotes/RichardtheLionheart and [[UsefulNotes/KingJohnOfEngland John Lackland]] as supporting characters.

* WouldHitAGirl: When she refuses to be rescued from the Sheriff, Robin knocks Marian out and carries her off himself.

An historical drama released in [[TheSeventies 1976]] starring Creator/SeanConnery as Myth/RobinHood, Creator/AudreyHepburn as Maid Marian and [[Film/{{Jaws}} Robert Shaw]] as the Sheriff of Nottingham, with cameos by Creator/RichardHarris and Creator/IanHolm. It was directed by [[Film/TheThreeMusketeers1973 Richard]] [[Film/AHardDaysNight Lester]] with a score by Bond composer Music/JohnBarry. The script was by James Goldman, who also wrote ''Theatre/TheLionInWinter'' which is set in the same period and features Richard the Lionheart and John Lackland as supporting characters.

* ArmorIsUseless: Played straight whenever arrows are involved. The most egregious example is when the old man kills [[spoiler:King Richard]] just by ''throwing'' an arrow at him.

* ChurchgoingVillain: The Sheriff is seen praying in a church before heading out for the final battle.

* NotEvenBotheringWithTheAccent: Connery, naturally, but also Nicol Williamson, who plays the Yorkshireman Little John with his native Lanarkshire accent. Interestingly, English actors [[Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk Denholm Elliott]] (Will) and [[Series/TheTwoRonnies Ronnie Barker]] (Tuck) also have Scottish accents, which suggests this may be deliberate in order to make it less jarring that England's most famous outlaw is being played by Hollywood's most famous Scotsman! However, at the time recognizable English didn't even exist, so this and the accents are a TranslationConvention anyway, making it very excusable.

* NotEvenBotheringWithTheAccent: Connery, naturally, but also Nicol Williamson, who plays the Yorkshireman Little John with his native Lanarkshire accent. Interestingly, English actors [[Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk Denholm Elliott]] (Will) and [[Series/TheTwoRonnies Ronnie Barker]] (Tuck) also have Scottish accents, which suggests this may be deliberate in order to make it less jarring that England's most famous outlaw is being played by Hollywood's most famous Scotsman!

--> Of all men, just for you

* BadassBookworm: The Sheriff is [[HollywoodHistory portrayed as unusual because he can read and write]] but he is also a highly skilled swordsman.

--> Nobody's as gentle, or half as terrible

* IJustWantToBeNormal: Marian [[spoiler: and a possible motivation for her murder/suicide]]

* MenOfSherwood: Subverted. Robin recruits a new band of outlaws in Lincoln green [[spoiler: but they prove hopelessly outmatched by the Sheriff's soldiers]]

* RomanticRunnerUp: Little John is implied to be this for Marian

* DuelToTheDeath: Robin persuades the Sheriff to fight one with him as an alternative to a pitched battle [[spoiler: This ultimately proves futile, as the Sheriff's army attacks the outlaws when Robin wins.]]

An historical drama released in [[TheSeventies 1976]] starring Creator/SeanConnery as Mythology/RobinHood, Creator/AudreyHepburn as Maid Marian and [[Film/{{Jaws}} Robert Shaw]] as the Sheriff of Nottingham, with cameos by Creator/RichardHarris and Creator/IanHolm. It was directed by [[Film/TheThreeMusketeers1973 Richard]] [[Film/AHardDaysNight Lester]] with a score by Bond composer Music/JohnBarry. The script was by James Goldman, who also wrote ''Theatre/TheLionInWinter'' which is set in the same period and features Richard the Lionheart and John Lackland as supporting characters.

An historical drama released in [[TheSeventies 1976]] starring Creator/SeanConnery as RobinHood, Creator/AudreyHepburn as Maid Marian and [[Film/{{Jaws}} Robert Shaw]] as the Sheriff of Nottingham, with cameos by [[Film/HarryPotter Richard Harris]] and [[Film/TheLordOfTheRings Ian Holm]]. It was directed by [[Film/TheThreeMusketeers1973 Richard]] [[Film/AHardDaysNight Lester]] with a score by Bond composer Music/JohnBarry. The script was by James Goldman, who also wrote ''Theatre/TheLionInWinter'' which is set in the same period and features Richard the Lionheart and John Lackland as supporting characters.

* CaliforniaDoubling: Pamplona, Spain doubles up for both southern France and Nottinghamshire.

* {{Deconstruction}}: Of the {{Swashbuckler}} genre and the RobinHood myth in particular.

* BrokenBird: Marian. [[spoiler: After Robin left her to go on [[UsefulNotesTheCrusades crusade]] she tried to kill herself.]] When that failed she became a nun to try and forget about him.

Notable for being the only major film about Robin Hood to portray his betrayal and death as found in the medieval ballad tradition. It is also unusual for its portrayal of King Richard as brutal and bloodthirsty, when he usualy gains the reputation of a Hero against his corrupt brother, who here seems relatively soft by comparison.

* BrokenBird: Marian. [[spoiler: After Robin left her to go on crusade she tried to kill herself.]] When that failed she became a nun to try and forget about him.

* DuelToTheDeath: Robin persuades the Sheriff to fight one with him as an alternative to a pitched battle [[spoiler: This ultimately proves futile, as the Sheriff's army attack the outlaws when Robin wins.]]

An [[BadassGrandpa aged Robin Hood and Little John]] return to England after twenty years fighting abroad under UsefulNotes/RichardTheLionheart. Robin tries to [[OldFlame rekindle his romance with Marian]] but as the kingdom descends into chaos the people look to Robin to lead a rebellion against King John. Robin is forced to choose between returning to his outlaw ways and retiring to Sherwood with Marian.

* NotEvenBotheringWithTheAccent: Connery, naturally, but also Nicol Williamson, who plays the Yorkshireman Little John with his native Lanarkshire accent. Interestingly, English actors [[Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk Denholm Elliott]] (Will) and [[TheTwoRonnies Ronnie Barker]] (Tuck) also have Scottish accents, which suggests this may be deliberate in order to make it less jarring that England's most famous outlaw is being played by Hollywood's most famous Scotsman!

* {{Flynning}}: Averted. As in Lester's previous 'Three Musketeers' films, the swordplay is rough, bloody and clearly exhausting.
* AFatherToHisMen: A rare villainous example. The Sheriff is clearly distressed when his men are hurt. He ensures they have medical attention and are properly buried.

Notable for being the only major film about Robin Hood to [[spoiler:portray his betrayal and death as found in the medieval ballad tradition.]] It is also unusual for its portrayal of King Richard as brutal and bloodthirsty, when he usualy gains the reputation of a Hero against his corrupt brother, who here seems relatively soft by comparison.

* [[spoiler:DrivenToSuicide: Marian, twice. First when she was young, because Robin left her to go on crusade, and then at the end of the film.]]

* [[spoiler: MurderSuicide: The ultimate fate of [[MercyKill Robin]] and [[DrivenToSuicide Marian]].]]

* TheCrusades: Robin and Little John left England to fight on the Third Crusade under King Richard.

* HistoricalDomainCharacter: King Richard and King John. See also TheHouseOfPlantagenet.

An historical drama released in [[TheSeventies 1976]] starring Creator/SeanConnery as RobinHood, Creator/AudreyHepburn as Maid Marian and [[Film/{{Jaws}} Robert Shaw]] as the Sheriff of Nottingham, with cameos by [[Film/HarryPotter Richard Harris]] and [[Film/TheLordOfTheRings Ian Holm]]. It was directed by [[Film/TheThreeMusketeers1973 Richard]] [[Film/AHardDaysNight Lester]] with a score by Bond composer JohnBarry. The script was by James Goldman, who also wrote ''Theatre/TheLionInWinter'' which is set in the same period and features Richard the Lionheart and John Lackland as supporting characters.

An [[BadassGrandpa aged Robin Hood and Little John]] return to England after twenty years fighting abroad under RichardTheLionheart. Robin tries to [[OldFlame rekindle his romance with Marian]] but as the kingdom descends into chaos the people look to Robin to lead a rebellion against King John. Robin is forced to choose between returning to his outlaw ways and retiring to Sherwood with Marian.

[[spoiler: Notable for being the only major film about Robin Hood to portray his betrayal and death as found in the medieval ballad tradition.]] It is also unusual for its portrayal of King Richard as brutal and bloodthirsty, when he usualy gains the reputation of a Hero against his corrupt brother, who here seems relatively soft by comparison.

* [[spoiler: MurderSuicide: The ultimate fate of Robin and Marian]]

* {{Flynning}}: Averted. As in Lester's previous ''Three Musketeers'' films, the swordplay is rough, bloody and clearly exhausting.

* AlwaysSaveTheGirl: Robin rescues Marian from the Sheriff, [[BadassDamsel despite her objections!]]

* BrokenPedestal: King Richard for Robin. The look on Robin's face during Richard's death scene says it all.

* {{Deconstruction}}: Of the {{Swashbuckler}} and the RobinHood myth in general. The film is bittersweet in tone and focuses the physical and emotional cost of Robin's heroics.

[[spoiler: Notable for being the only major film about Robin Hood to portray his betrayal and death as found in the medieval ballad tradition.]]

* BadassBookworm: The Sheriff is unusual because he can read and write but is also a highly skilled swordsman.