Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is a 1991
American romantic action adventure film. The film, an iteration of the
legendary English folk tale, was directed by Kevin Reynolds. The film's
principal cast includes Kevin Costner as Robin Hood, Morgan Freeman as
Azeem, Christian Slater as Will Scarlet, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as
Maid Marian Dubois, and Alan Rickman as the Sheriff of Nottingham.
The film grossed over $390 million worldwide, ranking as the
second-highest-grossing film of 1991. For his role as George, Sheriff of
Nottingham, Rickman was accorded the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a
Supporting Role. The film's theme song, "(Everything I Do) I Do It for
You", by Bryan Adams, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Song
and won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion
Picture or Television.
Plot
Robin of Locksley – an
English nobleman who joined Richard the Lionheart, King of England in
the Third Crusade – is imprisoned in Jerusalem along with his comrade,
Peter Dubois. Facing the amputation of his hand by the Ayyubid prison
guards, Robin escapes with Peter, saving the life of a Moor named Azeem
in the process. Robin, Peter, and Azeem escape through a sewer and into
an alley, but Peter is shot and mortally wounded by an archer. Before
making his last stand against the approaching guards, he has Robin swear
to protect his sister, Marian. Robin returns to England with Azeem, who
has vowed to accompany him until Azeem's life-debt to Robin is repaid.
In England, with King Richard still away (in France), the cruel Sheriff
of Nottingham rules over the land, aided by his cousin, Guy of
Gisbourne, the witch Mortianna, and the corrupt Bishop of Hereford
(Harold Innocent). At Locksley Castle, Robin's father, who is loyal to
King Richard, is killed by the Sheriff's men after refusing to join
them.
Robin returns to England to find his father dead, his home in ruins, and
the Sheriff and his men oppressing the people. After telling Marian of
Peter's demise, and while fleeing the Sheriff's forces afterwards, Robin
and Azeem encounter a band of outlaws hiding in Sherwood Forest, led by
Little John. Among the band is Will Scarlet, who holds a belligerent
grudge against Robin. Robin ultimately assumes command of the group,
encourages his men to fight against Nottingham, and trains them to
defend themselves. They rob soldiers and convoys that pass through the
forest, then distribute the stolen wealth among the poor. One of their
early targets is Friar Tuck, who subsequently joins these Merry Men.
Marian begins to sympathize with the band and renders Robin any aid she
can muster. Robin's successes infuriate the Sheriff, who increases the
mistreatment of the people, resulting in greater local support for Robin
Hood.
The Sheriff kills Gisbourne for his failure to prevent the looting of
several convoys, and hires Celtic warriors from Scotland to assist his
forces in assaulting the hideout. The Sheriff manages to locate the
outlaws' hideout and launches an attack, destroying the forest refuge
and capturing most of the outlaws. He confines Marian when she tries to
summon help from France. In order to consolidate his claim to the
throne, the Sheriff proposes to Marian (who is Richard's cousin),
claiming that if she accepts he will spare the lives of the captured
outlaws. Nevertheless, several of the rebels are due to be executed by
hanging as part of the wedding celebration. Among the captured is Will
Scarlet, who makes a deal with the Sheriff to find and kill Robin in
exchange for his freedom.
Will meets back with Robin and a handful of his most trusted aides who
survived the assault by the Celts. Instead of attacking Robin, Will
informs him of the Sheriff's plans to marry Marian and execute Robin's
men. Will continues to display anger against Robin, which motivates
Robin to question why Will hates him so much. Will then reveals himself
to be Robin's younger illegitimate half-brother; Will's mother was a
peasant woman with whom Robin's father took comfort after Robin's mother
had died. Robin's anger toward his father caused him to separate from
her and leave Will fatherless. Despite his anger, Robin is overjoyed to
learn that he has a brother, and reconciles with Will.
On the day of the wedding and hangings, Robin and his men infiltrate
Nottingham Castle, freeing the prisoners. Although Robin's band
originally planned to free their friends and retreat, Azeem reveals
himself and his willingness to fight the Sheriff, inciting the peasants
to revolt. After a fierce fight, Robin kills the Sheriff but is attacked
by Mortianna, who charges with a spear. Azeem slays Mortianna,
fulfilling his vow to repay his life debt. Tuck kills the Bishop,
burdening him with treasure and throwing him out a window.
Robin and Marian profess their love for each other and marry in the
forest. Their wedding is briefly interrupted by the return of King
Richard, who blesses the marriage and thanks Robin for his deeds.
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