Product Details
- Actors: Michael Praed, Anthony Valentine
- Directors: Alex Kirby
- Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Full Screen, NTSC, Original recording remastered
- Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
- Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 5
- Rated: NR (Not Rated)
- Studio: ACORN MEDIA
- DVD Release Date: March 13, 2007
- Run Time: 676 minutes
When Robin of Sherwood debuted in 1984, it revolutionized the legend of Robin Hood with a young, scruffy Robin (Michael Praed, later to appear on Dynasty)
and his ragged, rough-and-tumble band of thieves. Fusing the
derring-do of the traditional story with a more Arthurian magic element
(ranging from druidic visions to outright black magic), Robin of Sherwood
was an immediate sensation. Unfortunately, not all revolutions age
well, and some viewers may have trouble getting past Robin's flowing
1980s hairstyle or the Clannad soundtrack, which seems to have been
played on the cheapest, tinniest synthesizer available. More open-minded
audiences will enjoy the show's virtues: Gritty, realistic medieval
sets and costumes; an amusing blend of feudal politics and occult danger
(episodes featured everything from possession to love spells to
devil-worshiping nuns); a scenery-chewing performance from Nickolas
Grace (Brideshead Revisited) as the Sheriff of Nottingham (the bad guys always have the most fun); and the surly presence of a young Ray Winstone (Sexy Beast)
as Will Scarlet. All the classic characters are there, including a
dewy Lady Marion, towering Little John, plump Friar Tuck, and more.
Though sometimes cheesy, Robin of Sherwood never slid into camp, and fans appreciate its earnest interpretation. Set 1
includes the 13 episodes of the first two series, along with a bonus
disk of retrospective interviews with the cast and creators, outtakes,
and other appealing features. --Bret Fetzer
Product Description
The centuries-old legend of Robin Hood was never more vividly brought to life than in this acclaimed British series. Combining real history with elements of magic and mysticism, and set against a backdrop of gritty medieval realism, Robin of Sherwood has captivated fans of all ages. Heading up the superb ensemble cast are Michael Praed (Dynasty) as Robin of Loxley, Ray Winstone (Sexy Beast) as seething-mad Scarlet, and Nickolas Grace (Brideshead Revisted) as the greedy, conniving Sheriff of Nottingham. Shot entirely on location in English castles and countryside, the authentic atmosphere is enhanced by an award-winning soundtrack of haunting melodies performed by the Irish band Clannad. Includes all 13 episodes in Series 1 & 2.- OVER 9 HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES!
- Commentaries for selected episodes (Vols. 1, 2 & 4)
- Two retrospective documentaries
- Outtakes
- Behind-the-scenes documentary The Electric Theatre Show, with bonus footage
- Textless title sequences
- U.S. title sequences
- French title sequences
- Cast filmographies
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