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Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964): Cast & Plot

Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964) movie poster

Robin and the 7 Hoods is a 1964 music comedy directed by Gordon Douglas, starring Frank Sinatra as Robbo, Peter Falk and Edward G. Robinson. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.

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Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 3m (123 min)
Director
Gordon Douglas
Genres
Comedy , Music , Crime
Original language
English
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Robin and the 7 Hoods About?

The premise of Robin and the 7 Hoods without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set in Prohibition-era Chicago, bootlegger Robbo and his loyal cronies defy the greedy gangster Guy Gisborne by refusing to hand over a cut of their illegal earnings. After Guy murders mob boss Big Jim and takes over, his daughter Marian, convinced Robbo avenged her father, gives him a large sum. Robbo donates the money to an orphanage, cementing his reputation as a surprisingly compassionate hood.

Robin and the 7 Hoods Themes & Keywords

· 35 tags
  • dancing
  • singing
  • rat pack
  • bootlegger
  • crime boss
  • chicago illinois
  • gangster
  • tap dancing
  • parody comedy
  • sinatra and martin
  • sinatra and davis jr.
  • crosby and sinatra
+23 more
  • martin and crosby
  • martin and rush
  • prohibition era
  • 1920s
  • sinatra and rush
  • gangster crime
  • orphanage
  • sheriff
  • rival
  • christmas
  • robin hood spoof
  • pun in title
  • speakeasy
  • publicity
  • hidden
  • going straight
  • gambling
  • corruption
  • counterfeit
  • mafia
  • charity
  • spoof
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Robin and the 7 Hoods Cast & Characters

Frank Sinatra leads the cast as Robbo, with Peter Falk as Guy Gisborne and Edward G. Robinson as Big Jim Stevens (uncredited). Directed by Gordon Douglas; 119 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Robin and the 7 Hoods Plot Summary

What happens in Robin and the 7 Hoods from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Big Jim Stevens, the undisputed boss of Chicago’s underworld, is celebrating his birthday when his ambitious lieutenant Guy Gisborne orchestrates a trap that shoots him down before his guests. Gisborne seizes control and declares that every gangster in town must pay for protection, while stubbornly insisting the motto remains All for One. The brutal shift in power unsettles Jim’s ally, Robbo, and soon a gangland war lights up the city.

Full summary

The whole story of Robin and the 7 Hoods, scene by scene

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Videos

Robin and the 7 Hoods Trailers & Videos

11 videos: 2 trailers and 9 clips.

All 11 videos
Robin & the 7 Hoods Trailer
  • Trailer Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964) Official Trailer - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin Comedy Movie HD
  • Clip Robin and 7 Hoods - Peter Falk pursues Barbara Rush
  • Clip Come Over Like Washington, Leave Like Lincoln! | Robin and the 7 Hoods | Warner Archive
  • Clip Any Man Who Loves His Mother (Dean Martin) | Robin and the 7 Hoods | Warner Archive
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Robin and the 7 Hoods?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who plays the character Robbo, the modern Robin Hood figure?
Cars

Cars in Robin and the 7 Hoods

26 cars on screen, including the 1930 Cadillac Series 353 and the 1931 Cadillac Series 355.

All 26 cars
  • 1930 Cadillac Series 353 in Robin and the 7 Hoods 1930 Cadillac Series 353 Important role
  • 1931 Cadillac Series 355 in Robin and the 7 Hoods 1931 Cadillac Series 355 Important role
  • Lincoln Model L in Robin and the 7 Hoods Lincoln Model L Minor role
  • Rolls-Royce unknown in Robin and the 7 Hoods Rolls-Royce unknown Minor role
Details

Robin and the 7 Hoods Also Known As

33 alternative titles, including “Робин и семь гангстеров” and “7 gegen Chikago”.

Also known as
  • Робин и семь гангстеров
  • 7 gegen Chikago
  • Les 7 voleurs de Chicago
  • Robin Hood de Chicago
  • Sieben gegen Chikago
  • De zeven dieven van Chicago
  • Робин и седемте гангстера
  • Les sept voleurs de Chicago
  • Robin og de 7 Hood'er
  • Chicagon Robin Hood
  • Sieben gegen Chicago
  • O Roben kai ta 7 pallikaria tou
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  • Robin és a 7 gengszter
  • I 4 di Chicago
  • 7人の愚連隊
  • Robins muntre bande
  • Robin i 7 gangsterów
  • Os Sete Ladrões da Cidade
  • Pe urmele lui Robin Hood
  • Robin si cei 7 gangsteri
  • Робин и 7 гангстеров
  • 4 gángsters de Chicago
  • Cuatro gángsters de Chicago
  • 5 äss i leken
  • 7 tatlı serseri
  • Robbo
  • Robin and the Seven Hoods
  • 4 Gangsters de Chicago
  • Ο Ρομπέν και τα 7 Παλικάρια του
  • 로빈 후드
  • 罗宾七侠
  • Robin de Chicago
  • Quatre gàngsters de Chicago

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FAQ

Robin and the 7 Hoods FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Robin and the 7 Hoods, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Robin and the 7 Hoods?

Robin and the 7 Hoods runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

When was Robin and the 7 Hoods released?

Robin and the 7 Hoods was released on June 24, 1964.

Who directed Robin and the 7 Hoods?

Robin and the 7 Hoods was directed by Gordon Douglas.

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Who is in the cast of Robin and the 7 Hoods?

Robin and the 7 Hoods stars Frank Sinatra as Robbo, Peter Falk as Guy Gisborne and Edward G. Robinson as Big Jim Stevens (uncredited), among 119 credited actors.

Does Robin and the 7 Hoods have a post-credit scene?

No. Robin and the 7 Hoods has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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