Bechdel Test Movie List

/bech·del test/ n.
1. It has to have at least two [named] women in it
2. Who talk to each other
3. About something besides a man

[[3]] Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests (although dubious). It was entered by James on 2010-09-19 21:18:19.

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James said:
It's a bit dubious, but Marian tells Sarah to give alms to the poor in the church, so I think it passes. Otherwise, there is very little, if any, direct conversation between the female characters despite there being several prominent ones.
Message posted on 2010-09-19 21:18:19
Charles Reis said:
1) Passes, there is Marian and Sarah (there is also the Witch, but I don't remember if her name is given)

2) Passes, Marian and Sarah talk to each other

3) Passes, but barely, as there is only two lines exchanged between them at the church. Concerning the begging poor, Marion turns to Sarah and says "Sarah", which she replies "Yes", and Sarah starts handing out money to the poor at the church. That's about it so while it passes, its very dubious.
Message posted on 2016-09-06 12:41:40
Lauren said:
Marian also assists in the rather difficult birth . She instructs the peasant woman, whose name is given as Fanny, to bite a stick. Fanny responds, though not with intelligible language. More with grunts and screams, which is understandable considering she is having a C-section without anesthesia.
Message posted on 2021-10-14 15:54:19

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