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Post by jno on Jun 1, 2017 10:32:12 GMT
Suggested by: billyfarmer Errol Flynn - 1938 classic film Richard Todd - 1952 Disney film Richard Greene - 1950s TV series and a Hammer film, released in 1960 Barrie Ingham - 1967 Hammer film Sean Connery - 1976 film, Robin and Marian Michael Praed - 1980s TV, Robin of Sherwood Jason Connery - 1980s TV, Robin of Sherwood Kevin Costner - 1991 film Patrick Bergin - 1991 film Russell Crowe - 2010 film Pick TWO! |
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Post by billyfarmer on Jun 1, 2017 11:06:51 GMT
For me, the top two would definitely be Errol Flynn and Richard Greene, I have now seen all 143 episodes of the 1950s series (starring Richard Greene), The Adventures of Robin Hood.
I think Errol Flynn, must have been the first Robin Hood, I ever saw on TV, no one will ever surpass Errol's performance as Robin, in the classic 1938 film The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Not far behind Richard Greene, would be Richard Todd, Michael Praed and Barrie Ingham.
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952), is one of my favourite Disney films.
Michael Praed, was definitely the best of the two Robin's, in the classic 1980s TV series Robin of Sherwood.
I have always liked Barrie Ingham's, performance as Robin, in the 1967 Hammer film A Challenge for Robin Hood, even though he wore a toupee, in the film. |
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Post by Arch Stanton on Jun 1, 2017 13:22:50 GMT
Good death match.
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Post by jno on Jun 1, 2017 15:16:28 GMT
Barrie Ingham - me predicts rug patrol.  I have to confess I can't vote for this one as my knowledge of Robin Hood guises is about as good Kung fu movies i.e. zilch. |
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Post by Arch Stanton on Jun 1, 2017 17:43:04 GMT
Where's Martin Potter?
Come to think of it where's the Fox out of Disney's Robin Hood?
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Post by Arch Stanton on Jun 1, 2017 17:49:59 GMT
I voted for Praed and Bergin, just because I wanted to be contrary.
I really like Robin of Sherwood (so went for Praed immediately!) and although I've only ever seen it once, when it first came out, I seem to remember enjoying the Patrick Bergin Robin Hood film quite a lot.
Errol, quite rightfully, will run away with this I bet.
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Post by ace5150 on Jun 1, 2017 20:34:26 GMT
What about him in the last great Disney film?
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Post by ace5150 on Jun 1, 2017 20:41:40 GMT
And while we're at it, Robin Hood:Men in Tights
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Post by ace5150 on Jun 1, 2017 20:48:52 GMT
And again, this time Jonas Armstrong
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Post by daytona355 on Jun 1, 2017 20:58:29 GMT
Robin Hood films, the oldest are the best..... couldn't stand Costner or Crowe in anything, and trying to add their fake drama to the role added nothing and took away a lot of the magic
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Post by billyfarmer on Jun 1, 2017 21:19:41 GMT
I voted for Praed and Bergin, just because I wanted to be contrary. I really like Robin of Sherwood (so went for Praed immediately!) and although I've only ever seen it once, when it first came out, I seem to remember enjoying the Patrick Bergin Robin Hood film quite a lot. Errol, quite rightfully, will run away with this I bet. I can remember enjoying watching the 1991 Robin Hood film (starring Patrick Bergin), when the film, was first shown on TV.
I have always thought that the Robin Hood film (starring Patrick Bergin), was better than Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (starring Kevin Costner), which was released the same year.
I must confess, that I have never seen the Robin Hood film (starring Russell Crowe).
I do like Sean Connery, in the role of Robin Hood, but always find, the end of Robin and Marian, difficult to watch.
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Post by Arch Stanton on Jun 1, 2017 21:58:30 GMT
I voted for Praed and Bergin, just because I wanted to be contrary. I really like Robin of Sherwood (so went for Praed immediately!) and although I've only ever seen it once, when it first came out, I seem to remember enjoying the Patrick Bergin Robin Hood film quite a lot. Errol, quite rightfully, will run away with this I bet. I can remember enjoying watching the 1991 Robin Hood film (starring Patrick Bergin), when the film, was first shown on TV.
I have always thought that the Robin Hood film (starring Patrick Bergin), was better than Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (starring Kevin Costner), which was released the same year.
I must confess, that I have never seen the Robin Hood film (starring Russell Crowe).
I do like Sean Connery, in the role of Robin Hood, but always find, the end of Robin and Marian, difficult to watch.
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Post by pr1 on Jun 2, 2017 8:26:10 GMT
I voted for Flynn and Greene.
The Costner and Crowe films should be used as target practice by any future Robin Hood actors when they are learning how to use a bow.
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Post by alf on Jun 2, 2017 10:36:59 GMT
And again, this time Jonas Armstrong Think I'll go for this chap as well. |
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Post by billyfarmer on Jun 2, 2017 17:30:24 GMT
Where's Martin Potter? Come to think of it where's the Fox out of Disney's Robin Hood? I have seen all six episodes of the 1970s TV Mini-Series The Legend of Robin Hood, Martin Potter, was very good in the role of Robin.
Some other Robin Hood's, which haven't yet been mentioned on this Thread - John Derek - Rogues of Sherwood Forest (1950), Don Taylor - The Men of Sherwood Forest (1954) and David Warbeck - Wolfshead: The Legend of Robin Hood (1969).
The last two films, mentioned above, were both Hammer films, the last one being a more realistic version of the Robin Hood legend.
There were two bloopers in the 1967 Hammer film, A Challenge for Robin Hood, a vapour trail, could be seen in the sky, at the start of the opening titles, and in a scene (later on in the film), a car could be seen, driving past, in the distance.
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Post by jno on Jun 3, 2017 3:45:30 GMT
Barrie Ingham ... There is so much rug chat on here I am thinking of introducing an rug-free chat day once a year to give those with a wig on the day off. I have to say, the car driving past is pretty funny though - I'm surprised this got through - next on Robin's list of things to save is... the environment. |
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Post by ltd on Jun 3, 2017 17:08:19 GMT
Come to think of it where's the Fox out of Disney's Robin Hood? I voted for him in the "other" category. I also gave Costner my vote because the film doesn't take itself too seriously and is at least entertaining (which the BBC series with Jonas Armstrong never managed). The Richard Carpenter series is the best written version of the legend but I don't reckon much to Michael Praed or Jason Connery as actors. John Cleese in Time Bandits worth a mention perhaps? |
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Post by Arch Stanton on Jun 4, 2017 10:58:22 GMT
And while we're at it, Robin Hood:Men in Tights Does Carey Elwes of "Robin Hood Men In Tights" count? Only if George Segal does from The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood.  |
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Post by bensonrad on Jun 7, 2017 22:07:58 GMT
I'd have to go with Michael Praed, as that the one I watched as a kid, even though Herne the hunter used to terrify me. Costner is my 2nd, as I do love the film, saw it at the cinema first time round and enjoy watching it when its on TV.
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Post by mybodyguard on Jun 8, 2017 22:51:16 GMT
I went with Kevin Costner and other for Matthew Porretta from the New Adventures of Robin Hood. And if we ever have a Maid Marion death match, his sidekick in that show, Anna Galvin, wins the best Marion very easily.  |
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Post by Zimbo on Jul 11, 2017 15:01:22 GMT
I think we should replay this Death Match and include the Robin from Maid Marian And Her Merry Men (1989-1994) |
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Post by KarinB on Jul 20, 2017 13:04:43 GMT
Rusty Crowe got no votes.  I haven't seen any Robin Hood films so no voting from me. |
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Post by Arch Stanton on Jul 20, 2017 20:46:22 GMT
Rusty Crowe got no votes. I haven't seen any Robin Hood films so no voting from me. You haven't seen a single film with Robin Hood in it!?!  |
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Post by KarinB on Jul 21, 2017 2:29:35 GMT
Rusty Crowe got no votes. I haven't seen any Robin Hood films so no voting from me. You haven't seen a single film with Robin Hood in it!?! That is correct. |
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Post by daytona355 on Jul 21, 2017 4:29:13 GMT
Is that cos he is harder than crocodile Dundee, and would beat him in a fight? Hehehehehe
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Post by Arch Stanton on Jul 21, 2017 6:13:11 GMT
You haven't seen a single film with Robin Hood in it!?! That is correct. I cannot believe that Karin.. Honestly I can't. Is there a particular reason? Like maybe you don't like to see acts of terrorism and guerrilla warfare, aimed at state officials and lawful taxation regulations, being romantically and fondly looked upon within a 13th century setting. Or is it just because it's not popular down under? I'm staggered by that. I wouldn't have thought there'd have been a single person on the planet, who hadn't seen Robin Hood in one shape or form. |
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Post by KarinB on Jul 21, 2017 6:46:24 GMT
That is correct. I cannot believe that Karin.. Honestly I can't. Is there a particular reason? Like maybe you don't like to see acts of terrorism and guerrilla warfare, aimed at state officials and lawful taxation regulations, being romantically and fondly looked upon within a 13th century setting. Or is it just because it's not popular down under? I'm staggered by that. I wouldn't have thought there'd have been a single person on the planet, who hadn't seen Robin Hood in one shape or form. I'm sure plenty of Aussies with a sense of obligation to support Aussie/Kiwi actors sat watching Rusty Crowe run around the forest. Hmm let's see how can I put this. Well I just never saw the need. |
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Post by Arch Stanton on Jul 21, 2017 12:27:55 GMT
I cannot believe that Karin.. Honestly I can't. Is there a particular reason? Like maybe you don't like to see acts of terrorism and guerrilla warfare, aimed at state officials and lawful taxation regulations, being romantically and fondly looked upon within a 13th century setting. Or is it just because it's not popular down under? I'm staggered by that. I wouldn't have thought there'd have been a single person on the planet, who hadn't seen Robin Hood in one shape or form. I'm sure plenty of Aussies with a sense of obligation to support Aussie/Kiwi actors sat watching Rusty Crowe run around the forest. Hmm let's see how can I put this. Well I just never saw the need. I never saw that film either but maybe you missed a trick. Given the nature of the character, Rusty may have been wearing tights. |
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Post by gustav on Jul 26, 2017 19:49:15 GMT
Not that fussed on Robin Hood but I like Richard Greene and I think this was the version that prompted Britains to issue Robin Hood figures that are today highly collectable.
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Post by jno on May 14, 2018 2:51:18 GMT
Some boats behind the Disney film...  |
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