The Real Robin Hood

A special about the origins of the English folk hero.

The Real Robin Hood — Plot

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.

• Release date
• May 11, 2010
• Runtime
• 120 min
• Genres
• Documentary, History
• Director
• M. David Melvin

The Real Robin Hood — Cast

Ridley Scott Self Russell Crowe Self Cate Blanchett Self Dominic Kinnaird Self - Friar Tuck Lockhart Ogilvie Self - Will Scarlet William Hurt Narrator (voice)