One of the last box-office hit Kevin Costner has had for some time: a very revisionist view of Robin Hood, who has acquired a black compatriot (Morgan Freeman) on his journey back from the Crusades.

Similarly, 1991’s Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves morphed the story into an unabashed historical epic that coasted on the charisma of its stars. While there are many flaws to be found in the film ...

Kevin Reynolds directed the 1991 Hollywood film ... Then I was furious," he said. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves starred Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman and Alan Rickman. Mr Reynolds first came ...

English nobleman Robin of Locksley returns home from fighting in the Crusades, only to discover that his father has been murdered and his lands seized, while the local people are living in fear ...