Long Live Robin Hood Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Long Live Robin Hood.
Long Live Robin Hood Ending Explained: John Lackland seizes the English throne, believing the rightful ruler, his brother Richard the Lionheart, to be dead. Directed by Giorgio Ferroni, this 1971 adventure film stars Giuliano Gemma (Robin Hood), alongside Mark Damon as Allen, Luis Dávila as Sir Robert, Silvia Dionisio as Lady Marianne di Manson. With a 6.5/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Long Live Robin Hood?
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...
Giorgio Ferroni's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Giuliano Gemma (Robin Hood)'s journey. 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.
How Does Giuliano Gemma (Robin Hood)'s Story End?
- Giuliano Gemma: Giuliano Gemma's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Mark Damon (Allen): Mark Damon's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Luis Dávila (Sir Robert): Luis Dávila's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Long Live Robin Hood Mean?
Long Live Robin Hood's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Giuliano Gemma may feel rushed. Giorgio Ferroni's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.