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| Patrick Bergin | ... | ||
| Uma Thurman | ... | ||
| Jürgen Prochnow | ... |
Sir Miles Folcanet
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| Edward Fox | ... | ||
| Jeroen Krabbé | ... |
Baron Roger Daguerre
(as Jeroen Krabbe)
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| Danny Webb | ... |
Much the Miller
(as Daniel Webb)
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Conrad Asquith | ... |
Lodwick
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| Barry Stanton | ... |
Miter
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| Owen Teale | ... | ||
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Phelim McDermott | ... |
Jester
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Carolyn Backhouse | ... |
Nicole, Roger's Mistress
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| David Morrissey | ... |
Little John
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Caspar De La Mare | ... | |
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Cecily Hobbs | ... |
Mabel
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Gabrielle Reidy | ... |
Lily
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The Swashbuckling legend of Robin Hood unfolds in the 12th century when the mighty Normans ruled England with an iron fist.
Don't be put off by the "TV" in the title-this is a full-blown, first-class movie. Patrick Bergin gives his Robin a sense of humor and a spark of humanity. Uma Thurman, though not the most beautiful girl in the world (that honor still remains with Olivia), is sexy, vivacious, and definitely post-modern. A few scenes don't quite develop as far as they can, but all is forgiven by the Parade of Fools in the climactic moments. One big difference between this movie and Flynn's is that here they use broadswords rather than rapiers (more realistically). Instead of the "tck tck tck" of swordplay, here there are loud "Clangs" when the blades miss their target. It makes for a really good setpiece battle between Robin and his fierce (here, French) enemy. Nothing will replace the Errol Flynn Robin Hood, but this account is vigorous, funny, and filled with little surprises.