Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) 6.7
A spoof of Robin Hood in general and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) in particular. Director:Mel Brooks |
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Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) 6.7
A spoof of Robin Hood in general and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) in particular. Director:Mel Brooks |
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Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Cary Elwes | ... | ||
Richard Lewis | ... | ||
Roger Rees | ... | ||
Amy Yasbeck | ... | ||
Mark Blankfield | ... | ||
Dave Chappelle | ... | ||
Isaac Hayes | ... | ||
Megan Cavanagh | ... | ||
Eric Allan Kramer | ... | ||
Matthew Porretta | ... | ||
Tracey Ullman | ... | ||
Patrick Stewart | ... | ||
Dom DeLuise | ... | ||
Dick Van Patten | ... | ||
Robert Ridgely | ... |
The standard story of Robin Hood: Evil Prince John is oppressing the people while good King Richard is away on the Crusades. Robin steals from the tax collectors, wins an archery contest, defeats the Sheriff, and rescues Maid Marian. In this version, however, Mel Brooks adds his own personal touch, parodying traditional adventure films, romance films, and the whole idea of men running around the woods in tights. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) was a much needed parody from Mel Brooks. He has the assignment of spoofing the Robin Hood legacy and the couple of movie dealing with the mythical honorable thief of English folklore. Cary Elwes stars as Robin Hood. He's looking for a few good men who'll join him in his quest to topple the evil sheriff of Nottingham (Roger Rees) and win the fair hand of Maid Marian. Robin also has to deal with Prince John (Richard Lewis).as well. Tracey Ullman co-stars as Prince John's personal witch Latrine who has her eyes on the Sheriff.
Will Robin find his merry men? How far will the Prince go to throw his weight around in the absence of his father? Why does the Sheriff hate Robin so much? To find out you'll have to watch ROBIN HOOD: MEN IN TIGHTS!! Check out the hilarious cameo by Dom De Luise who plays the Duke of Jersey.
Highly recommended.