Robin Hood: Men in Tights is a 1993 American musical adventure comedy film and a parody of the Robin Hood story. The film was produced and directed by Mel Brooks, co-written by Brooks, Evan Chandler, and J. David Shapiro based on a story by Chandler and Shapiro, and stars Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, and Dave Chappelle in his film debut. It includes frequent comedic references to previous Robin Hood films. The film also features Brooks in a minor role; the first time he had appeared in one of his own films in which he does not receive top billing or play the lead role since Young Frankenstein. In addition to Brooks, it features cameos from Brooks regulars Dom DeLuise, Dick Van Patten, and Rudy De Luca.
| Director | Mel Brooks |
| Produced by | Mel Brooks |
| Screenplay by | Mel Brooks, Evan Chandler, J. David Shapiro |
| Story by | Evan Chandler, J. David Shapiro |
| Starring | Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, Roger Rees, Amy Yasbeck, Dave Chappelle, Isaac Hayes, Tracey Ullman |
| Music | Hummie Mann |
| Cinematography | Michael D. O'Shea |
| Edited by | Stephen E. Rivkin |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox, (USA & Canada/Spain), Columbia TriStar Film Distributors International, (International) |
| Released | July 28, 1993 (USA and Canada), December 17, 1993 (UK and Ireland) |
| Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Box office | $67 million |
| Netflix ID | 70046290 |
About Robin Hood: Men in Tights
The film is a musical parody of the past Robin Hood movies. This film finds Robin Hood escaping from prison, fighting evil, and wooing beautiful women.
Achievement of Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Mel Brooks wrote, produced, directed, and makes a cameo in the film. The film marks Dave Chappelle's film debut.
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