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Robin of Sherwood, Set 2
Gritty, realistic, laced with history, magic, and myth, this landmark series is the definitive modern take on the Robin Hood legend. Made in the 1980s for Britain’s ITV, shot
on location in England, it features authentic period production design and an award-winning soundtrack by the Irish band Clannad. Each set is 13 episodes; CC; approx. 11 hours on 5 DVDs. Set 1 stars Michael Praed as Robin. In Set 2, Jason Connery takes the lead role. Seen on PBS and Showtime. Both sets loaded with extras. |
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Disc 1
Herne’s Son, Part One & Two
The Power of Albion
The Inheritance
Disc 2
The Sheriff of Nottingham
The Cross of St. Ciricus
Cromm Cruac
Disc 3
The Betrayal
Adam Bell
The Pretender
Disc 4
Rutterkin
The Time of the Wolf, Part One & Two
Disc 5
Special Features | Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 654 minutes
Format: Full screen
Number of discs: 5
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: Yes, main program only
SDH: No
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Rating: N/A | "It's still the best TV rendition of the legend, offering plenty of swordplay, entertaining performances, and a nice helping of mysticism and pagan magic to its sword and sorcery plots."—DVD Talk
"Very Good"—San Francisco Chronicle
"These are by far the best adaptations of the Robin Hood story made yet"—Blogcritics Magazine
"3½ stars, this remains one of the most unique and satisfying tellings of the legend yet put to screen."—CS Weekly
"Remains the definitive version of the story"—The Washington Post
"Transports viewers to another place and time"—Minneapolis Star -Tribune
"Great exploration of the legendary hero"—BlogCritics Magazine | BAFTA TV Award Winner for Best Original Television Music (Clannad, 1985)
BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Children’s Programme (Entertainment/Drama) (1987) |
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