A Challenge for Robin Hood
- Year: 1967
- Country of origin: UK
- Genre: Adventure
- Director: C.M. Pennington-Richards
- Length: 96 min
The epic story of the mightiest archer of them all…
Film Synopsis
A Challenge for Robin Hood (1967) follows the legendary outlaw as he and his band of Merry Men fight to defend the oppressed against a corrupt sheriff and his ruthless forces. As traps, ambushes, and duels unfold, Robin Hood must use his cunning and bravery to protect the innocent and restore justice. This swashbuckling adventure blends action, heroism, and period drama in classic Robin Hood fashion.
A Challenge for Robin Hood Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Anolis BD-B/DE 2025 | Indicator BD-B/UK 2022 | Optimum DVD-2 PAL/UK 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby | |||
| Audio Commentary by Dr. Rolf Giesen | |||
| Audio Commentary by Volker Kronz and Uwe Sommerlad | |||
| An Excuse for Action - Interview with Actor John Gugolka | |||
| Sherwood on Screen - Interview with Kim Newman | |||
| Songs from the Hood - Interview with David Huckvale | |||
| The BEHP Interview with Director C.M. Pennington-Richards | |||
| The John Player Lecture: The Hammer Forum - Conversation with Michael Carreras, Peter Cushing, Terence Fisher, James Needs, Anthony Nelson-Keys and Jimmy Sangster | |||
| “The World of Hammer: Costumers” | |||
| Stills Gallery [Anolis] | |||
| Stills Gallery [Indicator] | |||
| German Theatrical Trailer | |||
| UK Theatrical Trailer | |||
| “Robin Hood Junior” - With Optional Commentary by Vic Pratt |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Anolis’ Blu-ray is also available in four MediaBook editions, each containing a 36-page booklet with writing by Dr. Rolf Giesen and Carsten Henkelmann (in German).
- Indicator’s Blu-ray is included in the “Robin Hood at Hammer: Two Tales from Sherwood Forest” box set with Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960). It includes an 80-page booklet with writing by Frank Collins (“Riding Through the Glen”), and a double-sided foldout poster. Reissued separately as a standard edition without booklet (2025/11/17).
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Collector’s guide
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An Excuse for Action (11:13) -
Sherwood on Screen (24:44) -
Songs from the Hood (11:23) -
“Robin Hood Junior” (1975, 60:45)
| Editions | |
|---|---|
| Extras | Audio Commentary by Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby Indicator BD |
| An Excuse for Action - Interview with Actor John Gugolka Indicator BD | |
| Sherwood on Screen - Interview with Kim Newman Indicator BD | |
| Songs from the Hood - Interview with David Huckvale Indicator BD | |
| The BEHP Interview with Director C.M. Pennington-Richards Indicator BD | |
| The John Player Lecture: The Hammer Forum - Conversation with Michael Carreras, Peter Cushing, Terence Fisher, James Needs, Anthony Nelson-Keys and Jimmy Sangster Indicator BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Indicator] Indicator BD | |
| UK Theatrical Trailer Indicator BD | |
| “Robin Hood Junior” - With Optional Commentary by Vic Pratt Indicator BD |