Rob Roy (1995)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Caton-Jones

Writer:

Alan Sharp (screenplay)

Stars:

Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, John Hurt

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Liam Neeson	...	Rob Roy
Jessica Lange	...	Mary
John Hurt	...	Montrose
Tim Roth	...	Cunningham
Eric Stoltz	...	McDonald
Andrew Keir	...	Argyll
Brian Cox	...	Killearn
Brian McCardie	...	Alasdair
Gilbert Martin	...	Guthrie
Vicki Masson	...	Betty
Gilly Gilchrist	...	Iain
Jason Flemyng	...	Gregor
Ewan Stewart	...	Coll
David Hayman	...	Sibbald
Brian McArthur	...	Ranald

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

highlands | scotland | thief hero | duel | war hero | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Biography

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

MGM

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 April 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Rob Roj

Filming Locations:

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

Box Office

Budget:

$28,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£3,332,390 (UK) (16 June 1995)

Gross:

£4,003,490 (UK) (14 July 1995)

Company Credits

Production Co:

United Artists, Talisman Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

139 min

Sound Mix:

DTS (as dts) DTS-Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jessica Lange replaced Miranda Richardson.

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Goofs

When Rob Roy jumps off the bridge, his hands are tied together, when he hits the water and jumps back up, they are untied, and when he comes back up again they are tied back together

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Quotes

[first lines]
Title Card: At the dawn of the 1700's, famine, disease and the greed of great Noblemen were changing Scotland forever. With many emigrating to the Americas, the centuries-old Clan system was slowly being extinguished. This story symbolises the attempt of the individual to withstand these processes and, even in defeat, retain respect and honour.

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Connections

Featured in Watching Ourselves: 60 Years of Television in Scotland: Swashbuckled (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Theid Mi Dhachaigh (I'll Go Home)"
Traditional
Performed by Angus Grant and Karen Matheson

User Reviews

True to the period

This is a strong movie from a historical and epic perspective. While the story is simple it is pure and straightforward. In truth, it is the standard story of a simple, honorable man whose honor comes into conflict with the more educated and wealthier men of the period.

Poor vs. Rich, honorable vs. dishonorable, a classic but well-told tale without much of the glitz of hollywood stinking up the screen.

Extra points just because you can almost smell the people on the screen. :)