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The Bandit of Sherwood Forest

Name: The Bandit of Sherwood Forest
Director: Henry Levin, George Sherman
Released: 1946
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1946

Director

Henry Levin, George Sherman

Runtime

86 minutes

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The film embodies the conventions of its time, presenting a traditional adventure narrative that relies on well-established formulas of heroism and romance. It focuses on the classic struggle for justice but does not intentionally disrupt traditional hierarchies or address identity-based power dynamics. Ultimately, the production reinforces the social norms of its era regarding gender, race, and social order, providing a sense of escapism rather than a critique of systemic oppression.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Bandit of Sherwood Forest have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to traditional assumptions about gender and sexuality, focusing on heterosexual relationships and excluding non-traditional gender identities or same-sex intimacy.

How does The Bandit of Sherwood Forest portray gender?

Limited

Male characters dominate the physical action and political rebellion, while the female lead remains in a reactive, romanticized role that upholds traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Bandit of Sherwood Forest?

Minimal

The cast lacks ethnic diversity, reflecting the production standards of the 1940s. There are no non-Anglo-Saxon characters in prominent roles.

How does The Bandit of Sherwood Forest represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story addresses class struggle by depicting peasants fighting against corrupt nobles. It critiques the misuse of power through a traditional moral lens without challenging systemic issues.

Does The Bandit of Sherwood Forest include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities among the main characters or their arcs.

Present on Screen

Explores the tension between peasants and corrupt nobility, highlighting the struggle for justice.
Offers a clear moral framework distinguishing between rightful authority and tyranny.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships.
Features an ethnically homogenous cast with no prominent non-Anglo-Saxon characters.
Reinforces traditional gender hierarchies where female characters have limited ability to act.
Lacks representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Robin Hood's swashbuckling son comes to the rescue when England's boy-king is captured by the evil, power-hungry William of Pembroke.

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