The Challenge
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The Sheriff wagers with Sir Richard of the Lea that his archer, Giles Black, can defeat Robin Hood in an archery contest.
Director
Ralph Smart
Writers
Ian McLellan Hunter, Ring Lardner Jr.
Stars
Alan Wheatley, Bernadette O'Farrell, Alexander Gauge
Release Date
November 7, 1955
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
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🎭 Top Cast
Alan Wheatley
as Sheriff of Nottingham
Bernadette O'Farrell
as Maid Marian
Alexander Gauge
as Friar Tuck
Archie Duncan
as Little John
Ian Hunter
as Sir Richard
Patricia Burke
as Leonia
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John Drake
as Simon
Richard Greene
as Robin Hood
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Frank Howard
as Soldier
Gabriel Toyne
as Outlaw
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Nettlefold Studios, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK
Production
Sapphire Films, Incorporated Television Programme Co.
🏷️ Keywords
robin hood
🎯 Categories
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💡 Did You Know?
Ian Hunter (Sir Richard of the Lea) previously played King Richard in The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938).
📖 Synopsis
The Sheriff wagers with Sir Richard of the Lea that his archer, Giles Black, can defeat Robin Hood in an archery contest.