ROBIN HOOD
Year: 2010
USA: Universal Pictures
UK: Universal Pictures International (UK)
Cast: Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Max Von Sydow, William Hurt, Mark Strong, Oscar Isaac, Danny Huston, Eileen Atkins, Mark Addy, Matthew Macfadyen, Kevin Durand, Scott Grimes, Alan Doyle, Douglas Hodge, Lea Seydoux, Jonathan Zaccaï, Robert Pugh, Gerard McSorley, Velibor Topić, Ciaran Flynn, Imon McBurney, Denise Gough, John Nicholas, Thomas Arnold, Pip Carter, Mark Lewis Jones, Bronson Webb, Denis Menochet, Jamie Beamish, John Atterbury, Luke Evans, Roy Holder, Mark David, Ruby Bentall, Ned Dennehy, Nicolas Simon, Lisa Millett, Stuart Martin, Jessica Raine, Steve Evets, Eric Rulliat, Abraham Belaga, Jack Downham, Richard Riddell, David Bertrand, Arthur Darvill, Giannina Facio, Hannah Barrie, Lee Battle, Nicky Bell, Andrea Ware, John O'Toole, Ralph Inneson, Zuriel De Peslouan, Jake Curran, Samuel Dupuy, Nick Lucas, Alan Charlesworth, Lothaire Gerard, Mat Laroche, Chris Jared, Joseph Hamilton, James Hamilton, James Burrows, Danny Clarke, Tom Blyth
Director: Ridley Scott
Countries: USA / UK
USA & UK: 140 mins
USA Rated: PG-13 for violence including intense sequences of warfare, and some sexual content
UK Certificate: 12A contains moderate violence and sex references
USA Release Date: 14 May 2010
UK Release Date: 12 May 2010
Synopsis
"Outlaw. Warrior. Hero. The untold story behind the legend."
Academy Award® winner Russell Crowe reunites with his blockbuster Gladiator director, filmmaking legend Ridley Scott, for the epic action-adventure Robin Hood. Joining with Oscar®-winning producer Brian Grazer (A Beautiful Mind, American Gangster) and Oscar®-winning screenwriter Brian Helgeland (L.A. CONFIDENTIAL, GREEN ZONE), they tell the story of the legendary figure known by generations as "Robin Hood", whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness.
In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and challenge the crown to alter the balance of power between the king and all of his subjects. And whether outlaw or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.
Crowe and Cate Blanchett (THE AVIATOR, ELIZABETH) lead a cast of accomplished performers, including Academy Award® winner William Hurt (THE GOOD SHEPHERD) as Sir William Marshal, Mark Strong (SHERLOCK HOLMES, KICK-ASS) as Sir Godfrey, Mark Addy (THE FULL MONTY) as Friar Tuck, Oscar Isaac (BODY OF LIES) as Prince John and Matthew Macfadyen (PRIDE & PREJUDICE) as the Sheriff of Nottingham, as well as legendary performers Dame Eileen Atkins (COLD MOUNTAIN) as Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine and Max Von Sydow (SHUTTER ISLAND) as Sir Walter Loxley.
They are joined by Danny Huston (X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE) as King Richard The Lionheart and Scott Grimes (CRIMSON TIDE), Kevin Durand (LEGION) and newcomer Alan Doyle as Robin's Merry Men - Will Scarlet, Little John and Allan A'Dayle, respectively.
Filmed on location in England and Wales, ROBIN HOOD spans the years from the death of King Richard I in 1199 to the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215... One of the most important sites was the setting for Nottingham Village...Built on the Hampton Estate, near Guildford in Surrey, the set was ensconced on a private estate with ancient oaks, rolling fields and stunning topography. Bourne Woods, near Farnham in Surrey, Virginia Water in Surrey, and Freshwater Beach in West Pembrokeshire were also a few of the stunning locations used in filming the vast, breathtaking scenes.