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Robin Hood: Men in Tights Reviews
PG-13 1993 ‧ Comedy music/Romance ‧ 1h 45m
DescriptionCrusading nobleman Robin of Loxley (Cary Elwes) escapes from prison in Jerusalem and returns home to find that the evil Prince John (Richard Lewis) has confiscated his family estate and is abusing the citizenry. Robin enlists his blind attendant, Blinkin (Mark Blankfield), his friend Will Scarlett O'Hara (Matthew Porretta) and Little John (Eric Allan Kramer) to help regain his home. Robin also hopes to woo the beautiful Maid Marian (Amy Yasbeck), but her chastity belt may prove a challenge.
Release date: July 28, 1993 (USA)
Director: Mel Brooks
Producer: Mel Brooks
Screenplay: Mel Brooks, Evan Chandler, J. David Shapiro
Soundtrack Credits
Men In Tights
Words and Music by Mel Brooks
Performed by the Merry Men Singers:
Steve Lively, Randy Crenshaw, Kerry Katz, Geoff Koch, Rick Logan
Marian
Words by Mel Brooks
Music by Hummie Mann
Maid Marian's singing voice performed by Deborah James Chang
Sherwood Forest Rap
Words by Mel Brooks
Music by Hummie Mann
Performed by Kevin Dorsey and the Merry Men Singers:
Steve Lively, Randy Crenshaw, Kerry Katz, Geoff Koch, Rick Logan
The Night Is Young And You're So Beautiful
Words by Billy Rose and Irving Kahal
Music by Dana Suesse
Courtesy of Pic Corporation, Chappell Music Co., Inc. and Words And Music, Inc.
Performed by Arthur Rubin and the Merry Men Singers:
Steve Lively, Randy Crenshaw, Kerry Katz, Geoff Koch, Rick Logan
Marian
(end credit duet)
Words by Mel Brooks
Music by Hummie Mann
Performed by Cathy Dennis and Lance Ellington
Cathy Dennis courtesy of Polydor Records
Row, Row, Row, Your Boat
(uncredited)
Traditional
Hava Nagila
(uncredited)
Traditional
Can-Can (overture to Orphée aux Enfers)
(uncredited)
Written by Jacques Offenbach
Bridal Chorus
(uncredited)
from "Lohengrin"
Written by Richard Wagner
Rule, Britannia!
(uncredited)
Written by James Thomson and Thomas Augustine Arne
References
Dixiana (1930)
One character slaps another with a glove from a suit of armor.
King Kong (1933)
Gone with the Wind (1939)
Character's name: Will Scarlet O'Hara. Will and Little John are both from Georgia.
Lassie (1954) (TV Series)
The Lawrence Welk Show (1955) (TV Series)
Richard III (1955)
The Court Jester (1955)
Robin sword fights while drinking from a cup.
One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
Robin asks about his dog, Pongo.
Flipper (1964) (TV Series)
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask (1972)
Chastity Belt and the key that wouldn't open it
Blazing Saddles (1974)
When the people of Rottingham seem hesitant to the black Ahchoo being appointed Sheriff of Rottingham, he says "Well, it worked in Blazing Saddles".
History of the World: Part I (1981)
Mel Brooks said his favorite line "It's good to be the King."
The Princess Bride (1987)
Several references to Cary Elwes' previous movie role, from costumes to sets to fight choreography.
The Arsenio Hall Show (1989) (TV Series)
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