Rob Roy (1995)

User Rating:

6.8/10   

Director:

Michael Caton-Jones

Writer:

Alan Sharp (screenplay)

Release Date:

7 April 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Biography | Drama | Romance | War

Tagline:

Honor made him a man. Courage made him a hero. History made him a Legend

Plot:

In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future,...

Plot Keywords:

Scotland | Torso Cut In Half | Cadaver | Englishman | Knife

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Liam Neeson	...	Robert Roy MacGregor
Jessica Lange	...	Mary MacGregor
John Hurt	...	Montrose
Tim Roth	...	Archibald Cunningham
Eric Stoltz	...	Alan MacDonald
Andrew Keir	...	Duke of Argyll
Brian Cox	...	Killearn
Brian McCardie	...	Alasdair McGregor
Gilbert Martin	...	Will Guthrie
Vicki Masson	...	Betty
Gilly Gilchrist	...	Iain
Jason Flemyng	...	Gregor
Ewan Stewart	...	Coll
David Hayman	...	Sibbald
Brian McArthur	...	Ranald McGregor

MPAA:

Rated R for violence and sexuality.

Runtime:

139 min | Spain:133 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS

Certification:

Singapore:M18 | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Iceland:16 | South Korea:15 | Philippines:R-18 | Peru:14 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Germany:16 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 (cut) | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Caig Falls Bridge, Loch Arkaig, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Company:

United Artists

Trivia:

The Duke of Arygll was first offered to Sean Connery.

Goofs:

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Robert Roy MacGregor hides in the corpse of a Hebrides cow, Montrose's man leading the chase says, "What a stench! Let's get downwind." To get away from an odor, a person needs to place himself upwind, not downwind.

Quotes:

[Robert asks the Duke to arrange a duel with Cunningham]
Duke of Argyll: MacGregor!
Robert Roy MacGregor: Sir?
Duke of Argyll: He will kill you, MacGregor. I would lose money I wagered otherwise.
Robert Roy MacGregor: Your lordship has my permission to profit what way he will.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Last Don" (1997)

Great Entertainment

This sweeping drama has it all: top notch acting, incredible photography, good story. It is often compared to "Braveheart" because both movies take place in historical Scotland. Even though I love Braveheart, I think this is the better of the two films. Jessica Lange gave an incredible performance (should have been nominated for an Oscar). Liam Neeson is fantastic in the title role. Tim Roth plays one of the most evil, despicable, characters in film history (he was nominated for an Oscar). John Hurt is excellent as Lord Montrose, another dislikeable character. I am always amazed at the incredible range of characters that John Hurt can play. This is a story of a dispute over money between Rob Roy and his clan, and Lord Montrose. Rob Roy is a self made man, who will not solve his problems with Montrose if it violates his sense of honor. Montrose, who, inherited his title, has no sense of honor. And that is basically what this story is all about; honor of the common man versus corruption of the nobility. This movie is very entertaining, it should appeal to all. It has romance, action, beautiful scenery, and has a exciting plot. One of my favorite films.