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Long Live Robin Hood

Long Live Robin Hood

1971

G

Director

Giorgio Ferroni

Runtime

103 minutes

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Synopsis

John Lackland seizes the English throne, believing the rightful ruler, his brother Richard the Lionheart, to be dead. When he learns that Richard is being held captive by the German emperor and can be ransomed for a large sum of money, he refuses to pay and orders the messengers, including Sir Henry of Nottingham, to be killed. Sir Henry escapes to Sherwood Forest, which belongs to his estates. There he joins forces with a group of Anglo-Saxons and fights under the name Robin Hood against the regime of the king's traitors...

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

2.7/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film follows conventional 1970s adventure tropes. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy, as character dynamics remain strictly heteronormative.

Gender Representation

Limited

Female characters function primarily as secondary figures or romantic interests. While they lack independent agency, the film avoids active misogyny, settling instead into standard submissive femininity.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

Casting is overwhelmingly homogeneous, reflecting a Eurocentric view of medieval England. The film lacks color-blind casting or any inclusion of non-white characters.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Good

The story provides a class-based critique of authority. By centering on a vigilante who redistributes wealth, it prioritizes the needs of commoners over the monarchy.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed with agency. No characters have narratives defined by physical or neurodivergent conditions.

Strengths

  • Engages in a meaningful class-based critique of established power structures.
  • Prioritizes the needs of marginalized commoners over the sanctity of the monarchy.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, maintaining a strictly Eurocentric cast.
  • Female characters lack independent agency and serve mostly as romantic catalysts.
  • Provides no representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

AI Analysis

Long Live Robin Hood is a traditional period adventure that adheres closely to the demographic and social norms of its era. It lacks intersectional representation across most categories, particularly regarding race, sexuality, and disability. However, the film finds depth through its socioeconomic themes. By framing the nobility as a corrupt force and focusing on the struggle of the peasantry, it offers a meaningful critique of institutional power. Ultimately, the film is a product of its time, prioritizing populist adventure tropes over modern standards of diverse representation.

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