Robin of Locksley (Costner), an English nobleman who joined King
Richard the Lionheart in the Third Crusade, is imprisoned in Jerusalem
along with his comrade Peter. Robin escapes, saving the life of a Moor
named Azeem (Freeman) in the process, but Peter dies while escaping and
has Robin swear to protect his sister Marian (Mastrantonio). Robin
returns to England with Azeem, who has vowed to accompany him until the
debt of saving his life is repaid.
In England, with King Richard still away, the cruel Sheriff of
Nottingham (Rickman) rules over the land, aided by his cousin Guy of
Gisbourne (Michael Wincott), along with the witch Mortianna (Geraldine
McEwan) and the corrupt Bishop of Hereford (Harold Innocent). At
Locksley Castle, Robin's father (Brian Blessed) is killed by the
Sheriff's men after refusing to join them.
Robin returns to England to find his father dead, his home in ruins,
and the Sheriff and his men oppressing the people. While fleeing the
Sheriff's forces, Robin and Azeem encounter a band of outlaws hiding in
Sherwood Forest, led by Little John (Nick Brimble). Among the band is
Will Scarlet (Slater), who holds a belligerent grudge against Robin and
does not hesitate to show Robin his true feelings. Robin ultimately
assumes command of the group, encourages his men to fight against
Nottingham, and trains them to defend themselves. They rob English
soldiers and convoys that pass through the forest, then distribute the
stolen wealth among the poor. One of their early targets is Friar Tuck
(Michael McShane), who subsequently joins these Merry Men. Robin’s
successes infuriate the Sheriff, who increases the maltreatment of the
people, resulting in more support for Robin Hood.
Hiring Celtic warriors from Scotland to bolster his forces, the Sheriff
manages to locate the outlaws' hideout and launches an attack,
destroying the forest refuge. He confines Marian when she tries to
summon help from France. The Sheriff proposes to Marian, claiming that
if she accepts, he will spare the lives of the captured outlaws.
Nevertheless, several of the rebels are due to be executed by hanging
as part of the wedding celebration. Among the captured is Will
Scarlett, whom seemingly makes a deal with Sheriff to find and kill
Robin in order to be set free.
Will meets back with Robin and a handful of his most trusted aides who
survived the assault by the Celts. Instead of attacking Robin, Will
informs him of the Sheriff's plans to marry Marion and execute Robin's
men. Will still continues to take out his anger against Robin, to which
Robin then questions Will as to why he hates him so much. Will then
reveals himself to be Robin's younger illegitimate half-brother, Will's
mother being a peasant woman with whom Robin's father took comfort with
after his mother died. However Robin's anger toward his father caused
him to separate from her and leave Will fatherless. Despite Robin's
anger toward his father for being with another woman, he is overjoyed
to learn that he has a brother and embraces Will.
On the day of the wedding and hangings, Robin and his men storm
Nottingham Castle, freeing the prisoners. Originally planning to free
their friends and retreat, Azeem reveals himself and his willingness to
fight the Sheriff, turning the peasants to revolt. Robin kills the
Sheriff but is attacked by Mortianna, who charges with a spear. Azeem
slays Mortianna, fulfilling his vow to repay his life debt to Robin.
Robin and Marian profess their love for each other and marry in the
forest. Their wedding is briefly interrupted by the return of King
Richard (Sean Connery), who blesses the marriage and thanks Robin for
his deeds.
(from Wikipedia)
Richard the Lionheart in the Third Crusade, is imprisoned in Jerusalem
along with his comrade Peter. Robin escapes, saving the life of a Moor
named Azeem (Freeman) in the process, but Peter dies while escaping and
has Robin swear to protect his sister Marian (Mastrantonio). Robin
returns to England with Azeem, who has vowed to accompany him until the
debt of saving his life is repaid.
In England, with King Richard still away, the cruel Sheriff of
Nottingham (Rickman) rules over the land, aided by his cousin Guy of
Gisbourne (Michael Wincott), along with the witch Mortianna (Geraldine
McEwan) and the corrupt Bishop of Hereford (Harold Innocent). At
Locksley Castle, Robin's father (Brian Blessed) is killed by the
Sheriff's men after refusing to join them.
Robin returns to England to find his father dead, his home in ruins,
and the Sheriff and his men oppressing the people. While fleeing the
Sheriff's forces, Robin and Azeem encounter a band of outlaws hiding in
Sherwood Forest, led by Little John (Nick Brimble). Among the band is
Will Scarlet (Slater), who holds a belligerent grudge against Robin and
does not hesitate to show Robin his true feelings. Robin ultimately
assumes command of the group, encourages his men to fight against
Nottingham, and trains them to defend themselves. They rob English
soldiers and convoys that pass through the forest, then distribute the
stolen wealth among the poor. One of their early targets is Friar Tuck
(Michael McShane), who subsequently joins these Merry Men. Robin’s
successes infuriate the Sheriff, who increases the maltreatment of the
people, resulting in more support for Robin Hood.
Hiring Celtic warriors from Scotland to bolster his forces, the Sheriff
manages to locate the outlaws' hideout and launches an attack,
destroying the forest refuge. He confines Marian when she tries to
summon help from France. The Sheriff proposes to Marian, claiming that
if she accepts, he will spare the lives of the captured outlaws.
Nevertheless, several of the rebels are due to be executed by hanging
as part of the wedding celebration. Among the captured is Will
Scarlett, whom seemingly makes a deal with Sheriff to find and kill
Robin in order to be set free.
Will meets back with Robin and a handful of his most trusted aides who
survived the assault by the Celts. Instead of attacking Robin, Will
informs him of the Sheriff's plans to marry Marion and execute Robin's
men. Will still continues to take out his anger against Robin, to which
Robin then questions Will as to why he hates him so much. Will then
reveals himself to be Robin's younger illegitimate half-brother, Will's
mother being a peasant woman with whom Robin's father took comfort with
after his mother died. However Robin's anger toward his father caused
him to separate from her and leave Will fatherless. Despite Robin's
anger toward his father for being with another woman, he is overjoyed
to learn that he has a brother and embraces Will.
On the day of the wedding and hangings, Robin and his men storm
Nottingham Castle, freeing the prisoners. Originally planning to free
their friends and retreat, Azeem reveals himself and his willingness to
fight the Sheriff, turning the peasants to revolt. Robin kills the
Sheriff but is attacked by Mortianna, who charges with a spear. Azeem
slays Mortianna, fulfilling his vow to repay his life debt to Robin.
Robin and Marian profess their love for each other and marry in the
forest. Their wedding is briefly interrupted by the return of King
Richard (Sean Connery), who blesses the marriage and thanks Robin for
his deeds.
(from Wikipedia)
