Robin Hood : A Cinematic History of the English Outlaw and His Scottish Counterparts

From Errol Flynn to Kevin Costner to Daffy Duck, the bandit of Sherwood Forest has gone through a variety of incarnations on the way to becoming a cinematic staple.

The historic Robin Hood - actually an amalgam of several outlaws of mediaeval England - was continually transformed by oral tradition to become the romantic and deadly archer-swordsman who "robbed from the rich to give to the poor".

This image was reinforced by popular literature, song, and in the 20th century, cinema.

This volume provides in-depth information on each film based on the immortal hero.

In addition, the historical figures of other British outlaw-heroes (Rob Roy MacGregor, Wat Tyler, "John Amend-All" and William Wallace) are examined.

Nollen also explores non-traditional representations of the legend, such as Frank Sinatra's "Robin and the Seven Hoods" and westerns featuring the Robin Hood motif.

A complete filmography is provided, including production information, and the text is highlighted by photographs, advertisements and illustrations.