About Robin Hood: Men in Tights

A hilarious spoof of the classic Robin Hood tale, directed by Mel Brooks, 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' was released in 1993. The film parodies both the 1938 film 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' and the 1991 film 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'. Robin Hood, played by Cary Elwes, leads a band of merry men in their quest to protect the less fortunate from the corruption of Prince John and the Sheriff of Rottingham. This hilarious take on the classic tale is filled with wall-to-wall laughs and comedic song-and-dance numbers.

Making / Production

'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' is a Mel Brooks film, a name synonymous with comedy and parody. The movie was written by Brooks, Evan Chandler, and J. David Shapiro, and produced by Brooksfilms. The production team worked hard on creating a visually comic and gaity filled ambiance which is apparent in every scene.

Actors

• Cary Elwes as Robin Hood: Elwes played the eponymous role with a perfect blend of charm and humor, making the character his own.
• Richard Lewis as Prince John: His comedic timing was unimpeachable, providing plenty of laughs as the misunderstood Prince.
• Roger Rees as Sheriff of Rottingham: Rees plays the villain with comedic flair, making for a memorable performance.
• Amy Yasbeck as Marian: A perfectly cast damsel who isn’t so much in distress, adding to the comedy of the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The scene where Robin and his men are walking through Sherwood Forest in a straight line was shot in the Mojave desert.
• This was the second time Cary Elwes played a role originated by Errol Flynn. The first was in 'The Princess Bride'.
• Many lines and scenes are word-for-word parodies of 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'.

Quotes

• "Unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English accent."
• "We're men, we're men in tights. We roam around the forest looking for fights."
• "I lost. I lost? Wait a second, I'm not supposed to lose. Let me see the script."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Men in Tights" - A lively and humorous song that aptly represents the film's theme.
• "Marian" - A beautiful and funny love ballad.
• "Sherwood Forest Rap" - A fun and catchy tune that lightens the mood.