The Real Robin Hood 14 years old

A special about the origins of the English folk hero.

Was there really a Robin Hood? Did he steal from the rich and give to the poor? This History Channel program revisits the popular legend of the valiant folk hero, revealing Robin's true origins as a composite of multiple figures from the distant past, reviewing their amazing exploits, and seeking insights from historians as well as cast members of the 2010 adventure film "Robin Hood" and its director, Ridley Scott.

Credits

The Real Robin Hood Cast

Name Character
Russell Crowe He was 46, now 60 years old as Himself
Cate Blanchett She was 40, now 55 years old as Herself
Ridley Scott He was 72, now 86 years old as Himself
William Hurt He was 60, now 74 years old as Narrator
Dominic Kinnaird as Friar Tuck
Lockhart Ogilvie as Will Scarlet

The Real Robin Hood Crew

Name Department
M. David Melvin as Director. Directing
The Real Robin Hood poster
The Real Robin Hood (14 years)

A special about the origins of the English folk hero.

  • Release day: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
  • Runtime: 120 minutes