Die Abenteuer des Robin Hood (1938)

Die Abenteuer des Robin Hood: Directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley. With Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains. When Prince John and the Norman Lords begin oppressing the Saxon masses in King Richard’s absence, a Saxon lord fights back as the outlaw leader of a rebel guerrilla army.

“Classic version based on the legendary character with exciting adventures , breathtaking battle , great production values and load of action and romance . Greatest adventure of the centuries ¡ , greatest thrill of the screen ¡ an adventure the world has thrilled to for centuries , in a picture it will never forget . He lives again , a hero of every villain , friend to those who have friends . In 13th century England , dashing Robin (Errol Flynn) and his band of marauders confront corruption of wicked Guy Gisbourne ( Basil Rathbone at his evil best ) and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power , foiling evil Prince John ( arguably Claude Rainu0026#39;s greatest character). When the Norman Lords begin oppressing the Saxon masses in King Richardu0026#39;s absence , a Saxon archer named Robin Hood ( Errol Flynn at his swashbuckling best ) fights back as the outlaw leader of a rebel guerrilla army . The legendary Sherwood forestu0026#39;s hero Robin Locksly again and Lady Marian (lovely Maid Olivia De Havilland) along with his Merrie men brought by him : Will Scarlett (Patrick Knowles) , Friar Tuck (Eugene Palette) and Little John (Alan Hale). Story is indirectly based on historic events and is developed after third Crusade when Richard Lion Heart (Ian Hunter) conquered Acre . In route England Richard was captured by Leopold II of Austria and ransomed by his own subjects . But Richard returns England to put down a revolt against him though his brother John without Land takes over the kingdom with his underlings evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne and Sheriff of Nottingham .u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis swashbuckler has great action sequences well staged with stylish and vitality , adventure , romance , outstanding final dueling and is pretty entertaining . There are great action sequences including the battles in forests and the ending confrontation at the climax of the film . Casting is frankly magnificent , the famous main players as stalwart Errol Flynn is very fine and Olivia De Havilland is memorable and attractive , she comes up the film as a valiant and obstinate heroine . They are backed up by excellent support actors as Alan Hale , Una Ou0026#39;Connor , Herbert Mundin and Ian Hunter . Special mention to treacherous Guy Gisborne magnetically performed by Basil Rathbone and Claude Rains as evil and crazed king in a sensational interpretation as Prince John . Even the smallest characters are well represented as Montagu Love , Melville Cooper , Robert Warwick , among others . Breathtaking and stirring soundtrack by the classic by Erich Wolfgang Korngold who deservedly earned an Academy Award . Colorful cinematography in glimmer Technicolor by Sol Polito ant Tony Gaudio . Impressive lavish sets and overwhelming art direction also won an Oscar . Musical score , settings , cinematography , great performances abound , all of them help place this classic movie the very best adventure film . I found it fun , entertaining , thrilling , well-acted, and fast-paced . The motion picture is magnificently produced by Hal B. Wallis and stunningly directed by Michael Curtiz and William Keighley .u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film is partially based on true events. Although Ivanhoe didnu0026#39;t exist, John Lackland was king of England from 1199 to 1216. Few monarchs have been subject to such appalling publicity as John . Although by no means lovable, he was an able administrator and spent more time in England than his predecessor and elder brother Richard I but he was jailed by Leopold of Austria, returning from Crusades. Being dead king Henry II , then Richard Lionheart was crowned until the third crusade (intervening along with Philip II and vanquished Acre) which was crowned John with no Land . The English domain over France will cause length conflict known the hundred years wars(1339-1453).Robin Hood, also known Robin Ou0026#39;Locksley and the Earl of Huntingdom, is probably and sadly a creation of romantic imaginations . If Robin Hood did exist, itu0026#39;s almost certain that he was not a Saxon , though his enemies may well have been the Norman sheriff of Nottinghan and Prince and later king John Lackland.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOther versions about this famous personage are the following : ¨Robin Hood price of thieves (1991) ¨ by Kevin Reynolds with Kevin Costner , Alan Rickman and Morgan Freenan , the same year was exhibited ¨Robin Hood¨ by John Irvin with Patrick Bergin and Uma Thurman but was a flop though the critics considered best adaptation . Furthermore , recent and revisionist version titled ¨Robin Hood¨(2010) by Ridley Scott with Russell Crowe , Cate Blanchet and Oscar Isaac .”