1194, at the end of the Third Crusade. Richard the Lionheart, King of England is in France, leaving the cruel Sheriff of Nottingham—aided by his cousin Guy of Gisbourne; his foster mother, the witch Mortianna, and the corrupt Bishop of Hereford—to rule the land. Robin of Locksley, a young nobleman who followed the king, has been imprisoned in Jerusalem for five years. At Locksley Castle, Robin’s father, who is loyal to King Richard, is killed by the Sheriff’s men after refusing to join them.Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves 1991 Full Movie
Robin and his comrade, Peter Dubois, break out of prison, saving the life of a Moor named Azeem. Mortally wounded, Peter makes Robin swear to protect his sister, Marian, and distracts the pursuers so Robin can escape. Robin returns to England with Azeem, who has vowed to accompany him until his life-debt is repaid. After a run-in with Gisbourne, Robin goes home and finds his father’s rotted corpse suspended in the ruined castle. Duncan, an old family retainer blinded by Gisbourne, tells him how his father was falsely accused of worshipping Satan. Meanwhile, the Sheriff consults Mortianna, who foresees Richard’s return and, panicking, cries that Robin and Azeem “will be our deaths.”
Robin tells Marian of Peter’s death and his promise, but Marian sees little need for his protection and is determined to stay and look after the people on her demesne. After fleeing the Sheriff’s forces, Robin, Azeem and Duncan encounter a band of outlaws hiding in Sherwood Forest, led by Little John. Among them is Will Scarlet, who holds a grudge against Robin. Robin assumes command, shaping them into a formidable force in opposition to Nottingham. The outlaws rob rich folk passing through the forest and distribute the stolen wealth and food among the poor. Friar Tuck joins them once he understands their cause. Marian offers Robin any aid she can, and they begin to fall in love.