Allen W. Wright

The movie had flaws in structure but a solid cast and some incisive political writing. JC Holt was the historical consultant. Patrick Bergin has a lot of charm as Robin Hood. It’s a pity the version currently available is shorter than what aired in 1991.

Huge international hit in the 1950s. The scripts were largely written by blacklisted writers (Ring Lardner Jr and Ian McLellan Hunter were the main writers) working in secret under pseudonyms. This meant top-movie writing talent were working on the show. Add to that the likeable cast led by Richard Greene and you’ve got a bona fide TV classic.

Speaking as someone who has studied the Robin Hood legend for decades, this is my favourite film versions. The cast is on top form, superb direction (especially by Curtiz), wonderful score, glorious technicolor and a witty script. My favourite moment is when Robin is confused by the idea of doing all this for a reward.

Speaking as a Robin Hood scholar with nearly 30 years experience, this is tied as my favourite film/TV version of the legend. Smart writing and a great cast. Very influential on the versions that followed.

A solid updating of the Robin Hood legend. Love updated twists such as Marian as a lawyer and Tuck who has a spiritual dimension to his computer hacking.