Set in 1194, King Richard the Lionheart (Patrick Holt) has been taken prisoner in Germany on his return from the Crusades and held to ransom as Prince John attempts to usurp the throne back in England.
Meanwhile, in Sherwood forest, a man is robbed and killed by masked outlaws. Believing Robin Hood (Don Taylor) to be behind the crime, the Sheriff of Nottingham (Leonard Sachs) places a high price on his head.
Robin is adamant that he and his men did not steal the trinket, but learning that it contains vital news of the King’s return that could endanger Richard’s life if in the wrong hands, agrees to help recover it.
Robin and his men eventually track down the villains behind the crime, tracing the theft back to Sir Guy Belton (David King-Wood).
Robin sneaks into Belton’s castle as a minstrel, but the knight has already discovered the hidden message and is preparing to ambush Richard as he lands on the coast. It is up to Robin and Friar Tuck (Reginald Beckwith) to save the day – and the life of the King.
Directed by Val Guest, The Men of Sherwood Forest was the first colour production by Hammer.
Robin Hood
Don Taylor Friar Tuck
Reginald Beckwith Lady Alys
Eileen Moore Sir Guy Belton
David King-Wood Sir Nigel Saltire
Douglas Wilmer Hubert
Harold Lang Walter
Ballard Berkeley King Richard
Patrick Holt Hugo
Wensley Pithey Little John
Leslie Linder Will Scarlett
John Van Eyssen Father David
Toke Townley Elvira
Vera Pearce Moraine
John Stuart Brian of Eskdale
John Kerr Abbot St. Jude
Raymond Rollett Sheriff of Nottingham
Leonard Sachs Garth
Bernard Bresslaw Town Crier
Howard Lang
Director
Val Guest
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