Robin HoodJessie Whitman

Emily ClayKelsey Wilson

Synopsis

Robin (of Locksley) HoodKevin Costner

Sheriff of NottinghamAlan Rickman

AzeemMorgan Freeman

Marian DuboisMary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Little John (leader of The Merry Men)Nick Brimble

Guy of GisborneMicheal Wincott

The Big Ideas

• Just Rebellion• Romance• Battle between Good and Evil• Moral Leadership

Relevance to Medieval Unit

Monomyth

Fun Stuff

• Cameo: Sean Connery: King Richard. Connery got $250,000 for two days work. He donated it to charity.

• A body double was used for Kevin Costner’s nude scene under the waterfall.

• The theatrical trailer shows Robin Hood swimming in the lake from a different position than in the actual film.

Critics• Washington Post• Times• Chicago-Sun Times• Handwriters.com

Historical Accuracy “Robin Hood probably was a mythical character, first introduced into England in connection with the May-Day celebrations. The earliest record of a "Robin" associated with such festivities is in the rustic plays given at Whitsuntide in France in the 13th century. The hero was called Robin des Bois (Robin of the Woods). An old English spelling of "wood" was whode, which could easily have become hode, or hood. At any rate, in the 15th century and later the May-Day celebrations in England were called "Robin Hood's Festivals." Garlands of flowers, a Maypole, morris dances, archery contests, and bonfires were features of the celebrations. Robin Hood was king of May, and Maid Marian was his queen.”

http://www.missgien.net/misc/films/robin.html

Clips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCxzyVfAz3E&feature=fvst

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXTj5nd2oKQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvPb_0P6mu8&feature=related

Quotes• [robbing a lady in a carriage]

Robin Hood: Milady, a woman of your beauty has no need for such... decorations”

• Azeem: “A wise man once said: There are no perfect men in the world; only perfect intentions."

• Azeem: “Where I come from, we talk to our women. We do not drug them with plants.”

• Marian: “You came for me... You're alive...”Robin Hood: “I would die for you.”