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Which actors played the leading roles in The Adventures of Robin Hood?
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Michael Curtiz
Michael Curtiz.
The 1938 film The Adventures of Robin Hood was co-directed by Michael Curtiz and William Keighley. The leading roles were played by the following actors:
- Errol Flynn as Robin Hood
- Olivia de Havilland as Maid Marian
- Basil Rathbone as Sir Guy of Gisbourne
- Claude Rains as Prince John1
While James Cagney was originally envisioned for the lead role, Errol Flynn was cast following a contract dispute.1