The Last of Robin Hood
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The Last of Robin Hood is the true story of Beverly Aadland, a teen starlet who became the last girlfriend of legendary swashbuckler Errol Flynn. In 1...957, Beverly was working at Warner Brothers studios with a fake birth certificate saying she was 18 -- she was in fact, only 15 -- when she encountered the former matinée idol. After a bumpy start, the two undertook a relationship that was ultimately embraced by Beverly's Hollywood mother Florence, who became a willing third wheel. The affair took them from L.A. to New York to Africa, then to Cuba where Flynn pitched in with the rebels to make a pro-Castro propaganda movie starring Beverly. It all came crashing to an end in Vancouver, however, when Flynn died in Beverly's arms, causing an avalanche of publicity; Florence finally achieved the attention she sought in the form of tabloid notoriety but the chaos drove Beverly to the edge of sanity. The Last of Robin Hood is a poignant yet darkly comic coming-of-age tale about the desire for fame and the price it exacts. Show More

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The Last of Robin Hood is a compelling biographical film that unveils the true story of Beverly Aadland, a talented teenage actress who becomes involved in a scandalous relationship with the renowned Hollywood actor Errol Flynn. Set in 1957, Beverly, just 15 years old at the time, deceitfully poses as an 18-year-old while working at Warner Brothers studios. This is when she crosses paths with Errol Flynn, who was once considered a matinee idol.

Initially rocky, their relationship eventually gains momentum and is surprisingly supported by Beverly's ambitious Hollywood mother, Florence. The trio embarks on a journey that takes them from Los Angeles to New York, then to Africa, and eventually to Cuba, where Flynn aims to collaborate with the rebels for a pro-Castro propaganda film.

The Last of Robin Hood explores the complexities of the dynamic between Beverly, Flynn, and Florence, shedding light on the moral and legal implications of their actions. As the story unfolds, viewers witness the challenges the couple faces due to the significant age gap and the backlash from the public and the entertainment industry.

This intriguing film delves into the dark side of the glitzy Hollywood scene, exposing the exploitation of young starlets and the controversial relationships that were often swept under the rug. The Last of Robin Hood offers an unfiltered glimpse into the scandalous affair that became Errol Flynn's final romantic endeavor.