"Robin Hood" is an upcoming film directed by Ridley Scott ("Alien", "Blade Runner", and "American Gangster") and stars Academy Award winner Russell Crowe as Robin Hood. This is Crowe's fifth collaboration with director Ridley Scott, the other films are 2000's "Gladiator", 2006's "A Good Year", 2007's "American Gangster", and 2008's "Body of Lies". The movie also stars Cate Blanchett, Mark Strong, William Hurt, Danny Huston, and Matthew Macfadyen. The film takes place in the late 12th Century in England and Sir Robin Hood of Locksley has returned to his village after fighting in the Third Crusade. Upon arrival, the nobleman and his servant discover the oppression caused by the new Sheriff of Nottingham (Matthew Macfadyen). Sir Robin uses his intelligence and military skills to free his village of tyranny and take back what is rightfully is his. Robin must also win the affection of the recently widowed Lady Marian (Cate Blanchett) while leading his Merry Men of Sherwood Forest to victory. Crowe spent 10 months reading books about the character and his historical basis, saying "This has got to be the best Robin Hood depiction ever done, otherwise I should be doing something else." He also trained with a bow and arrow for four months and was able to hit a target 135 feet away. The film was written by Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris, and Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland, writer of "L.A. Confidential", "Mystic River", and "Man on Fire". "Robin Hood" is due out in theaters on May 14, 2010.
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