Prince John, an immature lion, rules England as heartlessly tyrannical regent for his crusader brother John Lionheart. Robin Hood, Little John and Friar Tuck cleverly revolt against over-taxation and general oppression by the sheriff of Nottingham and other royal men. Robin wins the heart of royal ward Marian. Regular methods failing catch Robin, the king organizes an archery tournament, which the country’s best archer just can’t resist.