March 24, 2025

MAP93: Robin Hood: Prince of Movies

1 hour 7 minutes

Executive Producer:
⭐Helle Hagenau

🏹 Robin Hood 🏹 in the Movies

The story of Robin Hood is over 600 years old. An Outlaw from English folklore and a hero to the people, Robin Hood has inspired countless poems, books and movies.

Robin Hood first appeared in the poem Piers Plowman, written around 1377. His band of Merry Men, Will Scarlett, Little John and Much the Miller’s son, began to appear in the 15th century.

Friar Tuck first appeared in the 1450 story titled Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham. The 1475 tale Robin Hood and Guy of Gisbourne introduce Gisbourne as a friend of the Sheriff and one of Robin’s arch enemies. Maid Marian appeared in the tales by the 16th century.

The legend of Robin Hood as we know it today is credited to two men in the 19th century Sir Walter Scott and Howard Pyle.

It's unclear if Robin was and actual person but there are a couple of good candidates. A man called Roger Godberd and a man called Robin Hood of York.

Real or not, Robin Hood is a folk hero for the ages and Hollywood always loves a folk hero. We are going to look at the Top 10 Robin Hood movies to hit the silver screen. We won't be looking at made-for-TV movies, or TV series, only Robin Hood movies released in theaters.

Join along as we countdown the 10 best Robin hood movies of the last century. Then let me know if you agree or disagree with my list.

Is your Top 10 different than mine? Let me know your Top 10 list by sending an email to [email protected] Or tell me your favorites by calling in to the Medieval Archives hotline at +1 720.722.1066

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(00:00) - Robin Hood: Prince of Movies

(00:19) - Welcome Back

(01:09) - Robin Hood: The Legend

(04:08) - Was Robin Hood a real man?

(04:46) - Roger Godberd is Robin Hood?

(05:07) - Robert Hood of York

(05:33) - Was Robin Hood an alias?

(05:51) - Robin Hood in the movies

(07:04) - #10 - You call that a disguise?

(10:53) - #9 - Loyal men rally to our cause

(13:38) - #8 - This is not a game, Madam, I'm dealing with criminals!

(17:21) - #7 - I believe Sir Robert never loses

(23:28) - #6 - Let's face it. You've gotta be a man to wear tights!

(28:44) - #5 - I love you more than God

(36:09) - #4 - Until Lambs become Lions

(42:48) - #3 - Oo-De-Lally

(48:18) - #2 - I'll cut your heart out with a spoon!

(55:23) - #1 You Speak Treason

(01:03:39) - Robin Hood TV Series

(01:04:20) - Grab your FREE audiobook

(01:04:42) - What's your favorite Robin Hood movie?

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