Robin Hood (1973 film)

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Robin Hood
Image:Movie poster robin hood.JPG
Directed by	Wolfgang Reitherman
Written by	Larry Clemmons Ken Anderson
Starring	Brian Bedford Peter Ustinov Phil Harris
Produced by	Wolfgang Reitherman
Distributed by	Buena Vista Pictures
Release date	1973
Runtime	83 min
Language	English
Budget	$15,000,000
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Robin Hood is an animated film produced by the Walt Disney Studios, first released in the United States on November 8, 1973.

The film recounts the traditional stories of Robin Hood with the characters cast as anthropomorphic animals. Although alot of the characters have British accents most of them have accents and mannerisms more associated with the rural southern United States rather than England. The sound track also has a heavy southern tone.

The film features many original songs, including "Whistle Stop" by Roger Miller. The song was sampled and the pitch increased for use on The Hampster Dance website. This sample was later used as the basis for the song "Irritating Hamster" by the artist DJ Mavica, and later by the Cuban Boys as part of their song Cognoscenti Vs. Intelligentsia.

Although the film is generally considered by film critics to be one of the weakest in the company's history (many cited re-use of animation within the film and from older films, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs), the film was successful upon its release. However, the film is very popular with the furry fandom, with its characters being the design inspiration for furry characters.

Characters

Robin Hood	a fox	(voice: Brian Bedford)
Maid Marian	a vixen	(voice: Monica Evans)
Little John	a bear	(voice: Phil Harris)
Prince John	a lion	(voice: Peter Ustinov)
Sheriff of Nottingham	a wolf	(voice: Pat Buttram)
Friar Tuck	a badger	(voice: Andy Devine)
Lady Kluck	a chicken	(voice: Carole Shelley)
Narrator (Allan-a-Dale)	a rooster	(voice: Roger Miller)
Sir Hiss	a snake	(voice: Terry-Thomas)
Trigger & Nutsy	vultures	(voices: George Lindsey and Ken Curtis, respectively)