In Prohibition-era Chicago, the murder of mob boss Big Jim Stevens leaves a vacuum at the top. Leader Frank Sinatra is surprised at his rise in respectability after he gives a large sum of money to an orphanage, earning him the nickname Robin Hood of the Windy City. In prohibition-era Chicago, the corrupt sheriff and Guy Gisborne, a south-side racketeer, knock off the boss Big Jim. Select from premium Robin And The 7 Hoods of the highest quality. The others were: Ocean's 11 (1960), Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964, with Joey Bishop absent and Bing Crosby replacing Peter Lawford), and 4 for Texas with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Anita Ekberg and Ursula Andress as the four in the title, Charles Bronson as a villain, and the Three Stooges as additional comedy relief. Robin and the 7 Hoods is a 1964 American musical film directed by Gordon Douglas and starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Bing Crosby. Robin and the Seven Hoods. Sinatra, of course, is smooth and Crosby in a "different" type of role rates a big hand. Robin And The 7 Hoods. Studio Orchestra, Nelson Riddle From "Robin And The Seven Hoods" (1964) 21. But Robin and the 7 Hoods is in its own class of classy awfulness. Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2019. He invites the delighted Dale to join his gang, having him handle all the charities. Gisborne and Robbo come up with the same idea, to destroy the other's gambling joint on the same night, with Will enjoying every moment of shooting up Gisborne's place ("Bang! Dale starts the Robbo Foundation and opens a string of soup kitchens, free clinics and orphan shelters. According to Robert Osborne, primary host for Turner Classic Movies, this was a very troubled production for Sinatra due to two outside events, so much so that he considered not completing the film. A great theme with several known actors helping Sinatra and Davis Jr along. Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020. Original title: Robin and the 7 Hoods. Just a clever script and some good acting. Frank Sinatra,Dean Martin, Sammy Davis and Bing Crosby all excel in this light hearted Christmas musical and are superbly supported by Peter Falk displaying his often unrecognised talent for comedy, Barbara Rush and Victor Buono. She instead turns public opinion against him, starting a Women's League for Better Government and framing Robbo for the counterfeiting ring that she and Little John started. Sign in to see videos available to you. Robbo refuses the money, so Marian attempts to seduce him into joining forces to take over the whole town. F-2021. Although he’s out-gunned, Robbo wants to keep his own territory. Remember it from when I was a kid. Those who don't like this film (and that's okay), Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2016, Those who don't like this film (and that's okay), don't really "get". When attempt to get rid of an unwanted pay off leads to a large charitable donation to an orphanage and introduces us to the worlds oldest orphan Allen A. Dale (Bing Crosby), Robbo unwittingly becomes a local folk hero. Close friend President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, and Sinatra's son, Frank Sinatra Jr., was kidnapped and held for ransom only weeks later. (Who, by the way, kinda knocks it out of the park here. "Big" Jim Stevens, undisputed boss of the Chicago underworld, gets an unexpected birthday present from his ambitious lieutenant, Guy Gisborne. Have loved this film from many years ago, so pleased I was able to purchase it at a very reasonable price. Everyone falls in line behind Guy except Robbo, who controls the north side. "[6], Michael Thornton, writing in the British newspaper The Sunday Express had this to say as part of his review. Casey Nicholaw directed and choreographed the musical, set in the Mad Men era of 1962. The scene with Frank Sinatra's vocal of "I Like to Lead When I Dance" was dropped, so only t… Excellent. In prohibition-era Chicago, the corrupt sheriff and Guy Gisborne, a south-side racketeer, knock off the boss Big Jim. The film takes the topic of warring gangs in Prohibition-era Chicago and makes it into Played by none other than (Edward G. Robinson) and, all the bosses are smoking cigars at the birthday table singing happy birthday. Robbo shows his contempt for her and leaves, with Little John following him out the door. The soup kitchen smuggles fake bills in soup cans over state lines. Bang!"). Dishing up Frank Sinatra as the leader of a mob that enhances its public image by giving large sums of money to charity, it runs through some all-too-familiar plot arrangements and farce routines that have a fleeting and far-away resemblance to some of the stuff in the old Damon Runyon tales. He orders all the other gangsters in town to pay him protection money, but declares it's still "All for One." Robin and the 7 Hoods has been released on a number of home video editions, individually[10] and as part of the deluxe multi-movie set The Rat Pack Ultimate Collector's Edition. Robin and the 7 Hoods was filmed in October 31–December 1963. Robbo has anticipated this and when a few switches are pulled, the entire club is disguised as a mission. The rest of the movie is just pure entertainment on a Saturday night. September 21, 2015. But after some moments of horrifying suspicion that he had been introduced as a mute stooge for the Sinatra Clan, the Old Master opened his mouth to sing again and to prove that his sweetness of tone remains unimpaired and undiminished for all his years of seniority."[7]. I will watch it again, I am sure. Dean, Frank and Sammy are great in this musical adaptation of the classic Robin Hood tale. He even gives green, feathered hats and bows and arrows to the orphans, while thoroughly milking the Robin Hood image. Robbo also finds Little John living it up in Marian's mansion. Find the perfect Robin And The 7 Hoods stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. (696) IMDb 6.5 2 h 3 min 1964 NR. The Las Vegas Rat Pack meets the Legend of Robin Hood, with a 1920's gangster twist. She asks Robbo to avenge her father's death (wrongfully attributed to the sheriff), a request which Robbo flatly refuses. The picture features Peter Falk, Barbara Rush, and an uncredited Edward G. Robinson. Unable to fight an angry mob of women, Robbo and his gang flee. They cut out one of what I thought was a memorable scene. A really cool movie...if you like Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr....what a great movie to see. COMEDY; The Rat Pack's final fling finds our boys fighting a rival gang for supremacy in 1928 Chicago. Travelling or based outside United States? Like WILD! Cast: Frank Sinatra (Robbo), Dean Martin (Little John), Sammy Davis, Jr. (Will), Bing Crosby (Allen A. Dale), Peter Falk (Guy Gisborne) and Barbara Rush (Marian Stevens). A dance band also plays the song in Robbo's speakeasy. The evening mix was a crazy awesome night. How dare they! Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2013. In the meantime, Robbo and Little John give tips to Dale on how to improve his own image ("Style"). The clue "Bing Crosby's role in "Robin and the 7 Hoods"" was last spotted by us at the LA Times Crossword on December 22 2019. I recommend this movie. Everyone falls in line behind Guy except Robbo, who controls the north side. His comic gangster is a pure gem and he should get plenty of offers after this. AKA: Cuatro Gánsters de Chicago, Robbo, Robin and the Seven Hoods. Very little can be said about this fantastic musical twist on the Robin Hood story set in the Chicago of gangsters. Great fun is this Rat Pack musical comedy set in the 1930s. In addition, the corrupt Sheriff Octavius Glick is on Gisborne's payroll. Actor, singer, and Rat Packer Dean Martin was born 100 years ago today (June 7, 1917). Dean Martin!) At the trial, Gisborne and Potts claim that Robbo planned the whole thing. Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964) – Mr. BoozeWatch ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS Now! A Real 1-in-a-few classics with the rat pack post 1940 WW-movies. A new Chicago star is born: a gangster who robs from the rich and gives to the poor. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. They watch dumbfounded as Marian steps out of a car with her latest partner, Alan A. Dale, who casually gives the Santas money before going off with Marian. He and the new sheriff, Potts, organize a police raid. It is still a good movie. Like WILD!. Sergeants 3-Wikipedia A must for any musical movie collection but buy the Region 1 version, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2016. "Robin & The 7 Hoods" was the 4th and final "Rat Pack" movie, the other three being: "Ocean's 11"(1960) "Sergeant's 3" (1962) & "4 For Texas" (1963). See more. Robbo finds it useful to have the public on his side. It is a cute movie with next to no violence. Marian finds another willing partner in Gisborne, but the gangster is no match for Robbo and is killed. What luck to find it in dvd and not cut up. Sinatra sings the song to the citizens outside the courthouse after having been framed for, and acquitted of, murdering the sheriff. Davis is slick and Miss Rush, going heavy, is beautiful to look at. Very good transfer to blu ray of a great musical. Sammy Davis Jr does a show-stopping song and dance number that is a joy to see. Written by David R. Schwartz, the film transplants the Robin Hood legend to a 1920s Chicago gangster setting, though this story's utterly opportunistic Marian is very different from the faithful Maid Marian of the original legend. 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