The Real Robin Hood(2010)
A special about the origins of the English folk hero.
The Real Robin Hood Synopsis
Was there really a Robin Hood? Did he steal from the rich and give to the poor? This History Channel program revisits the popular legend of the valiant folk hero, revealing Robin's true origins as a composite of multiple figures from the distant past, reviewing their amazing exploits, and seeking insights from historians as well as cast members of the 2010 adventure film "Robin Hood" and its director, Ridley Scott.
The Real Robin Hood (2010) is a documentary and history film directed by M. David Melvin, released on May 11, 2010 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and Dominic Kinnaird. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- M. David Melvin
- Producers:
- Christopher G. Cowen, M. David Melvin, Ridley Scott
- Production:
- Scott Free Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Real Robin Hood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ridley Scott
as Self
Russell Crowe
as Self
Cate Blanchett
as Self
Dominic Kinnaird
as Self - Friar Tuck
Lockhart Ogilvie
as Self - Will Scarlet
William Hurt
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by M. David Melvin, produced by Christopher G. Cowen, M. David Melvin and Ridley Scott.
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The Real Robin Hood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Real Robin Hood – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Real Robin Hood online?
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The Real Robin Hood (2010) is available to stream on History Vault, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Real Robin Hood?
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The main cast of The Real Robin Hood (2010) includes Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Dominic Kinnaird and Lockhart Ogilvie. The film was directed by M. David Melvin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Real Robin Hood released?
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The Real Robin Hood was released on May 11, 2010 and runs for 2h.
Is The Real Robin Hood worth watching?
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The Real Robin Hood (2010) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.