Paul Greengrass Explains The Uprising's Robin Hood Ending
Director Paul Greengrass breaks down the ending of The Uprising, explaining its connection to the legend of Robin Hood, key plot twists, and character fates.
Paul Greengrass' The Uprising is an adaptation of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt, but with a twist - it eventually becomes a tale of Robin Hood. The film opens with a farmer named Ploughman, played by Andrew Garfield, who joins the revolt and dreams of a better future for the peasants. However, when the revolt is crushed by King Richard II's forces, Ploughman escapes and takes refuge in the woods, becoming an outlaw.
As Ploughman and his band of outlaws grow in number, they eventually attack the King's convoy and single-handedly kill the Mayor of London. Instead of killing the King, Ploughman leaves him a warning, saying they will haunt him forever. Ploughman's legend grows, inspiring the myth of Robin Hood.
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