The Adventures of Robin Hood
A rousing, colourful old-Hollywood adventure full of swordplay, merry camaraderie and cheerful derring-do that sweeps you along.
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Captain Blood
A grand, rousing adventure with sweeping music, swordfights, and romance, carried by a charismatic hero.
About 1935 film by Michael Curtiz
Genres swashbuckler, pirate
Directed by Michael Curtiz
Written by Casey Robinson
Starring Olivia de Havilland, Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone, J. Carrol Naish, Ross Alexander, Lionel Atwill, Jessie Ralph, Holmes Herbert
Music Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Runtime 119 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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