Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Robin Hood: Men in Tights is a 1993 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, particularly Prince of Thieves (upon which the plot is loosely structured), and the 1938 Errol Flynn adaptation The Adventures of Robin Hood.

Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMel Brooks
Screenplay by
Story by
  • Evan Chandler
  • J. David Shapiro
Produced byMel Brooks
Starring
CinematographyMichael D. O'Shea
Edited byStephen E. Rivkin
Music byHummie Mann
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • July 28, 1993 (1993-07-28) (United States)
  • December 17, 1993 (1993-12-17) (United Kingdom)
Running time
104 minutes
CountriesUnited States
United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Budget$20 million
Box office$72 million

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 Brooks regulars Dom DeLuise and Dick Van Patten in minor roles as well as Rudy De Luca and Gene Wilder in cameos as party guests, the latter of whom was uncredited.

Though the film received mixed reviews from critics, it was a box-office success, grossing $72 million on a $20 million budget.

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