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The Prince of Thieves

The Prince of Thieves

19485.81h 12mNR

Overview

After fighting in the Crusades alongside Richard I of England, Sir Allan Claire returns home to marry his betrothed Lady Christable. Accompanied by his sister Lady Marian, the two are intercepted by Robin Hood and his band of Merrie Men. Recognizing a friend of King Richard, Robin informs them that Lady Christabel is to be wed to another against her will in the interest of politics and her father's fortune. The three team up to rescue the fair lady.

Directed by Howard Bretherton
Written by Maurice Tombragel, Charles H. Schneer
Produced by Sam Katzman
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Top Cast

Jon Hall

Jon Hall

Robin Hood

Patricia Morison

Patricia Morison

Lady Marian Claire

Adele Jergens

Adele Jergens

Lady Christabel

Alan Mowbray

Alan Mowbray

The Friar

H.B. Warner

H.B. Warner

Gilbert Head

Michael Duane

Michael Duane

Sir Allan Claire

Themes & Keywords

robin hoodsherwood forestbandit

About The Prince of Thieves

The Prince of Thieves is a action, adventure film released in 1948 exploring themes of robin hood, sherwood forest, bandit. Directed by Howard Bretherton, it stars Jon Hall, Patricia Morison, Adele Jergens. After fighting in the Crusades alongside Richard I of England, Sir Allan Claire returns home to marry his betrothed Lady Christable. Accompanied by his sister Lady Marian, the two are intercepted by Robin Hood and his band of Merrie Men. Recognizing a friend of King Richard, Robin informs them that Lady Christabel is to be wed to another against her will in the interest of politics and her father's fortune. The three team up to rescue the fair lady.

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