What is robin and the 7 hoods?

"Robin and the 7 Hoods" is a 1964 American musical film directed by Gordon Douglas and starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Bing Crosby. The film is a modern retelling of the Robin Hood legend set in 1930s Chicago during the era of Prohibition.

The story follows a group of Robin Hood-like gangsters led by Robbo (played by Frank Sinatra) who steal from the rich and give to the poor. Their activities attract the attention of rival gangster Guy Gisborne (played by Peter Falk) who seeks to have them eliminated.

The film features a number of musical performances by the main cast, including the popular song "My Kind of Town" sung by Frank Sinatra. The film was well received by critics and became a box office success, earning two Academy Award nominations for Best Music, Original Song and Best Music, Scoring of Music, Adaptation or Treatment.

"Robin and the 7 Hoods" has since become a classic in the musical genre and is considered a standout film in the careers of its iconic cast members.