Robin Hood (1973) is an animated fantasy directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, based on the English folklore legend, about Robin Hood (Brian Bedford), a fox who steals from the rich ruling class to give money back to the poor, heavily taxed, working class.
Life Lesson:
“Taxation is theft.”
Movie Scene:
Sheriff of Nottingham (Pat Buttram): Well, greetings from your friendly neighborhood tax collector.
Otto (J. Pat O’Malley): Oh, take it easy on me Sheriff, what with this busted leg and all, you know, I’m way behind in me work, Sheriff.
Sheriff: I know Otto, but you’re way behind with your taxes, too.
Friar Tuck (Andy Devine): Oh, have a heart Sheriff. Can’t you see he’s laid up? Come on, Otto. You’d better sit down and rest. […]
Sheriff: It smarts don’t it Otto, but Prince John says that taxes should hurt.
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