A rather unhistorical telling of the events leading up to the sealing of the 'Magna Carta' to say the least. Am not sure the son of the legendary Robin Hood (also called Robin) was there when the great charter was signed, but he is, in this film anyway. And deserves to be as with his father's old men, still as merry as ever, and the barons in support young Robin thwarts the oppressive schemes of King John and his Flemish ally the Count of Flanders. It's not an awful re-telling of the Robin Hood mythos (unlike some more modern ones) but it lacks excitement and thrills. The use of footage from previous films is apparent but the sets and costumes made for this film look fine.
John Derek as Robin pales in comparison to Errol Flynn but making up for this are more interesting characters like Alan Hale as Little John, Billy House as Friar Tuck, Billy Bevan as Will Scarlett and Lester Matthrews as the amorous Alan-A-Dale. Keeping up the villainous side are hisssable George Macready as King John and Paul Cavanagh as Sir Giles. Not a bad film but not a standout.
John Derek as Robin pales in comparison to Errol Flynn but making up for this are more interesting characters like Alan Hale as Little John, Billy House as Friar Tuck, Billy Bevan as Will Scarlett and Lester Matthrews as the amorous Alan-A-Dale. Keeping up the villainous side are hisssable George Macready as King John and Paul Cavanagh as Sir Giles. Not a bad film but not a standout.