Kevin Costner stars as Robin Hood, with Morgan Freeman as Azeem and Alan Rickman as the Sheriff of Nottingham in the 1991 adventure film ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves‘.
Main cast
- Robin of Locksley / Robin HoodKevin CostnerMain
- AzeemMorgan FreemanMain
- Sheriff of NottinghamAlan RickmanMain
- MarianMary Elizabeth MastrantonioMain
- Little JohnNick BrimbleMain
- Will ScarlettChristian SlaterMain
Supporting cast
- Friar TuckMichael McShaneSupp
- DuncanWalter SparrowSupp
- MortonJack WildSupp
- Much the Miller’s SonDavid MorrisseySupp
- Lord LocksleyBrian BlessedSupp
- FannyImogen BainSupp
Guest & voice
- Guy of GisborneMichael WincottGuest
- King Richard the LionheartSean ConneryGuest
- WulfDaniel NewmanGuest
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About this cast
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is a 1991 British-American adventure film directed by Kevin Reynolds. The story follows the legendary outlaw Robin Hood as he returns from the Crusades to fight the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham, aided by his loyal companion Azeem and a band of merry men.
FAQs
Who plays Robin Hood in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?
Kevin Costner plays Robin of Locksley / Robin Hood.
Who plays the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?
Alan Rickman plays the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Who plays Azeem in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?
Morgan Freeman plays Azeem.
Is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves based on a true story?
No, it is a fictionalised adventure film based on the legendary English outlaw Robin Hood, with historical elements from the Crusades.
Who directed Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?
The film was directed by Kevin Reynolds.
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