Director Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood," starring Russell Crowe in the role of the famed outlaw, and featuring Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle as Celtic musician Alan O'Dayle, will open the Cannes Film Festival on May 12.
The festival said Friday that the film will not compete for prizes.
Crowe has already teamed up with Scott many times, in "Gladiator," "A Good Year," "American Gangster" and "Body of Lies."
By playing Robin Hood on screen, Crowe follows in the footsteps of Errol Flynn, Sean Connery and Kevin Costner. Cate Blanchett plays his love interest, Maid Marian.
The festival runs from May 12 to 23.
Ridley Scotts Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe and Alan Doyle , to open Cannes festival
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March 26, 2010
- Published on July 1, 2010
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Newfoundland's Allan Doyle featured in the film
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- greg
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:05:04
Yes, starring Ern Simms as Robin Hood and Danny Williams as the Sheriff of Nottingham.....
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- Frank M
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:04:24
Maybe Alan Doyle and Crowe can have the North American premiere here!
Like the Republic of Doyle down at The Majestic. -
- Wayne
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:59:20
A perfect reason for the Premier and some staff to travel to the South of France.
Maybe we can set up a Newfoundland pavillion there, to market our tourism and culture. -
- Jim B
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:38:53
Not bad for a boy from Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove.
Not bad at all. -
- greg
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:54:54
Yes, starring Ern Simms as Robin Hood and Danny Williams as the Sheriff of Nottingham.....
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- Frank M
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:53:39
Maybe Alan Doyle and Crowe can have the North American premiere here!
Like the Republic of Doyle down at The Majestic. -
- Wayne
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:46:47
A perfect reason for the Premier and some staff to travel to the South of France.
Maybe we can set up a Newfoundland pavillion there, to market our tourism and culture. -
- Jim B
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:13:53
Not bad for a boy from Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove.
Not bad at all.
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