Review of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) by Fakhir M — 08 Sep 2011

Entertaining.Alan Rickman is one hell of a sheriff.

This review of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) was written by Fakhir M on 08 Sep 2011.

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves has generally received positive reviews.

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