- published: 05 Oct 2012
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Rob Roy is a 1995 historical drama film directed by Michael Caton-Jones. Liam Neeson stars as Robert Roy MacGregor, an 18th century Scottish historical figure who battles with feudal landowners in the Scottish Highlands. Jessica Lange, John Hurt, Tim Roth, Eric Stoltz, and Jason Flemyng also star. Roth was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of the villain Archibald Cunningham.
Robert Roy MacGregor (Liam Neeson) is a cattle drover and the leader of a clan in 18th century Scotland. He seeks and receives a loan of £1000 from the Marquis of Montrose (John Hurt). One of the Marquis's henchmen, Archibald Cunningham (Tim Roth), learns about the loan from Montrose's factor, Killearn (Brian Cox). Cunningham kills MacGregor's best friend MacDonald (Eric Stoltz) and steals the money.
Unable to pay his loan, MacGregor is forced to become an outlaw when he refuses to bear false witness for Montrose against the Duke of Argyll (Andrew Keir). He is hunted by Cunningham, who rapes MacGregor's wife Mary (Jessica Lange) to provoke him. Cunningham ultimately captures MacGregor after killing his brother. However when Cunningham presents him to Montrose, MacGregor escapes. Meanwhile, Mary tells the Duke of Argyll that MacGregor fled Montrose because of his refusal to bear false witness against him. She persuades Argyll to propose to Montrose a duel between MacGregor and Cunningham, leading to a climactic sword duel to the death.
Actors: John Hurt (actor), Ewan Stewart (actor), Shirley Henderson (actress), Sandy Powell (costume designer), Jessica Lange (actress), Carter Burwell (composer), Andrew Keir (actor), Brian Cox (actor), Eric Stoltz (actor), Tim Roth (actor), David Hayman (actor), Jason Flemyng (actor), Liam Neeson (actor), Ian Abercrombie (miscellaneous crew), Peter Honess (editor),
Plot: In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.
Keywords: 18th-century, action-hero, adventure-hero, ambush, based-on-novel, bastard, blood, blood-splatter, burning-house, cadaver