Typical of german swords in use around the 15th century, the dsa two handed gothic sword is typical of the type of, a large acutely pointed hand and a half sword designed thrusting through maille and the gaps in plate armour, but also capable of inflicting seriously powerful slices and cuts. The sheriff of nottingham plots to confiscate the estate of the lord of bortrey, who has died on crusade. In 2018, forest swords curated and released a 27track djkicks compilation through. You are bidding on a antique columbus ohio knights of sherwood sword. The main london to york road, the great north way, ran straight through sherwood, and travellers were often at the mercy of robbers living outside the law. Hilt guard is loose and knights head is missing off hilt guard as well as some wearing on hilt ribbons, and chain is gone as well. Surprisingly, hammers sword of sherwood forest doesnt play with the myth of robin hood as much as you might expect. List of films and television series featuring robin hood wikiwand. Some shots look remarkably crisp and clear while others show a fair bit of heavy grain and mild print damage resulting in an image that is a bit inconsistent. While king richard is away at the crusades, some nottingham nobles and their sheriff plot to confiscate. After effectively revitalizing many of the classic hollywood monsters, its not surprising that englands hammer films would take on a folklore hero most famously played by errol flynn in 1938. Usa 18 january 1961 brooklyn, new york usa 25 january 1961. Sword of sherwood forest richard greene peter cushing niall macginnis 1961 robin hood richard greene and company save the archbishop of canterbury from an earl and the sheriff of nottingham peter cushing. Only a limited number of these swords can be made in the course of a year.
It is famous as the home of the mythical outlaw, robin hood and his men and maid marian. Free movie sword of sherwood forest 1960 with english subtitles. Sweden 18 january 1968 rerelease also known as aka original title sword of sherwood forest. Sword of sherwood forest 1960 watch hot english movies free. Music is by alun hoddinott and cinematography by ken hodges. The second of three hammer versions of robin hood, which provides posterity with a record of richard greene in colour and out in the open air surrounded by real trees amid the very green woodland of county wicklow this having been shot at ardmore studios in dublin rather than bray. Oct 31, 2014 1961 cinema trailer for sword of sherwood forest starring richard greene, peter cushing, nial macginnis, richard pasco, sarah branch, nigel green. Sword of sherwood forest 1960 original trailer hd 1080p. Sword of sherwood forest is directed by terence fisher and written by alan hackney. Approved 1h 20min adventure, drama, history 25 january 1961 usa. Robin hood richard greene and company save the archbishop of canterbury from an earl and the sheriff of nottingham peter cushing.
Sherwood forest is a royal forest in nottinghamshire, england, famous by its historic association with the legend of robin hood the area has been wooded since the end of the last glacial period as attested by pollen sampling cores. The sword ships in a specially designed handmade wooden box that can easily be converted into a display box for your sword. However, medieval sherwood was not, as many imagine, a continuous swathe of dense virgin forest. The sheriff of nottingham, robin hoods enemy who schemes to capture the outlaw. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film. Hammer does robin hood sword of sherwood forest 1960. Sword of sherwood forest by terence fisher richard greene. American one sheet from the 1961 original release of the action adventure with richard greene, peter cushing. Sword of sherwood forest, released by hammer films, isnt actually related to the tv show, other than through greenes participation, but i enjoyed the lowbudget, but wellcrafted feature, directed by one of my favorite horror directors, terence fisher. Film sabia dreptatii sword of sherwood forest sword of sherwood forest sword of sherwood forest 1960 film online subtitrat in romana filme online cu sabia filme online cu dreptatii film sabia dreptatii online in romana. Sword of sherwood forest is a 1960 british technicolor adventure film in megascope directed. Introduction for newcomers monthly film bulletin february 1961 vol. The archbishop of canterbury speaks against this plot.
Theres practically no emphasis on the whole steal from the rich and give to the poor angle. Sword of sherwood forest richard greene peter cushing niall macginnis 1961 robin hood richard greene and company save the archbishop of canterbury. The compilation which draws a line between past inspirations and his current peers and features one exclusive forest swords track called crow, as well as songs from artists like dead can dance, orbital, laurel halo or mira calix. May 08, 2015 like any movie studio though, hammer was much more than its horror output and as such, gems such as this one managed to pop up every now and then. Sword of sherwood forest, is fun, adventurous, great to see richard greene again, done really beautifully if you like oldies to enjoy with your family members, including your children and grandchildren, a movie that includes various exploits but uncomplicated, religious yet with cunning scenes, colorful and entertaining, this is the movie for you. Media related to sherwood forest at wikimedia commons.
Sword of sherwood forest 1960 terence fisher, richard greene. If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will reupload quick. Sherwood forest formerly occupied almost all of western nottinghamshire and extended into derbyshire. Whilst there, he stumbles over a plot to assassinate the archbishop. Sword of sherwood forest 1960 terence fisher, richard greene, peter cushing, niall macginnis may 17, 2019 the sheriff of nottingham plots to confiscate the estate of the lord of bortrey, who has died on crusade. To those of a certain age, richard greene was the definitive robin hood, ushering in itv in 1955 in a cleverly cast though cheaply made television series with a remarkably catchy theme tune. The movie poster warehouse best resources of original and vintage movie posters, rare movies posters and memorabilia visit our online retail store movie posters, collectibles, memorabilia, movie memorabilia, poster, posters, collectables, hollywood memorabilia, movie and memorabilia, original movie posters. Jun 26, 2014 subscribe to hammer for all our latest releases and classic clips new and greatest adventures of robin hood. Sword of sherwood forest 1960 the movie database tmdb. Sword of sherwood forest makes its north american home video debut on dvd in a 2. Value of sword of sherwood forest original american one. Sword of sherwood forest 1961 robin hood richard greene and company save the archbishop of canterbury from an earl and the sheriff of nottingham peter cushing. It stars richard greene, sarah branch, peter cushing, richard pasco, nigel green, oliver reed and niall macginnis.
Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. Sherwood forest is an ancient woodland near nottingham, england. The british independent film company hammer productions was founded in 1934, and flourished in the mid1950s through the 70s with gothic horror films often based on classic literature characters and imaginative story fragments. Sword of sherwood forest, if you cannot guess from its name, is about robin hood, his merry men and all of the things that go with that particular mythos. Sword of sherwood forest 1961 cast and crew moviefone. Film sabia dreptatii sword of sherwood forest sword of. Sword of sherwood forest 1960 terence fisher, richard. Sherwood forest has a courageous new hero gwyn, the daughter of robin hood. Sword of sherwood forest at the tcm movie database sword of sherwood forest at. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The original trailer in high definition of sword of sherwood forest directed by terence fisher and starring richard greene, peter cushing, niall macginnis and jack gwillim. This time, robin does a little undercover work to determine the wicked machinations of the sheriff of nottingham played by hammer stalwart peter cushing.
Subscribe to hammer for all our latest releases and classic clips new and greatest adventures of robin hood. Fans immediately were drawn to regulars christopher lee unforgettable as hypnotic dracula and peter cushing as. Rarelust rare and selected movies from all genres free. Sword of sherwood forest 1960, likewise, cashes in on the audiences familiarity not only with the robin hood character but with the richard greenestarring adventures of robin hood tv series which ran from 1955 to the year of this films release, 1960. Sword of sherwood forest 1960 directed by terence fisher. Sword of sherwood forest 1960 terence fisher synopsis. Toronto, and ckco, kitchener, ontario, australia 19561961 on hsv7 the. Sword of sherwood forest is a 1960 british technicolor adventure film in megascope directed by terence fisher for hammer film productions. Robin hood goes undercover and infiltrates the forces of his sworn enemy, the sheriff of nottingham. Possessing the cunning skills of her legendary father and the beauty and intelligence of her mother maid marian, gwyn is anxious to follow in her fathers footsteps. Watch sword of sherwood forest 1960 in hd quality online for free. Richard greene reprises the role of robin hood, which he played in the adventures of robin hood on tv from 1955 to 1959. Naturally youd expect hammer films to make a robin hood movie, and of course.