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Plunkett & Macleane (1999)

 -  Action | Adventure | Crime  -  2 April 1999 (UK)
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Will Plunkett and Captain James Macleane, two men from different ends of the social spectrum in 18th-century England, enter a gentlemen's agreement: They decide to rid the aristocrats of ... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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Iain Robertson ...
Highwayman Rob
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Chance
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Eddie
Stephen Walters ...
Dennis
James Thornton ...
Catchpole
Terence Rigby ...
Harrison
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Lord Pelham
Karel Polisenský ...
Newgate Priest
Neve McIntosh ...
Liz
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Sir Oswald
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Viscount Bilston
David Foxxe ...
Lord Ketch
Jake Gavin ...
Newgate Gent
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Will Plunkett and Captain James Macleane, two men from different ends of the social spectrum in 18th-century England, enter a gentlemen's agreement: They decide to rid the aristocrats of their belongings. With Plunkett's criminal know-how and Macleane's social connections, they team up to be soon known as "The Gentlemen Highwaymen". But when one day these gentlemen hold up Lord Chief Justice Gibson's coach, Macleane instantly falls in love with his beautiful and cunning niece, Lady Rebecca Gibson. Unfortunately, Thief Taker General Chance, who also is quite fond of Rebecca, is getting closer and closer to getting both: The Gentlemen Highwaymen and Rebecca, who, needless to say, don't want to get any closer to him. But Plunkett still has a thing to sort out with Chance, and his impulsiveness gets all of them in a little trouble. Written by Julian Reischl <julianreischl@mac.com>

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They rob from the rich ... and just keep it. [USA DVD Cover] See more »


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Rated R for some strong violence, sexuality and language | See all certifications »

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2 April 1999 (UK)  »

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Rob the Rich  »

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Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$244,765 (USA) (1 October 1999)

Gross:

$471,427 (USA) (22 October 1999)
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Trivia

The French title for this film is "Guns 1748". See more »

Goofs

Lady Rebecca accuses Mr. Chance of having Halitosis. The term Halitosis originated in the 1870's, well over a hundred years after the time period the movie is set in. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Judge Beresteade: Captain James Macleane, for drunkenness, unruly behavior, causing an affray and disturbing the King's, I hereby sentence you to be placed in the Knightsbridge debtors' jail and to be held there until you are sober. Take him away.
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Crazy Credits

The person in charge of overseeing the duel between Chance and Plunkett is listed as the "Dual Referee". See more »

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Spoofs Batman & Robin (1997) See more »

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"Hypnotic"
Written & Performed by Craig Armstrong
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It's an awesome 18th century action-packed adventure!
28 March 2000 | by (vancouver, british columbia) – See all my reviews

Wow! I picked this off the rental shelf because I loved Robert Carlyle and Jonny Lee Miller in 'Trainspotting.' This is a phenomenal movie; it has action, romance, suspense, intrigue and wit. When I wasn't laughing, I was at the edge of my seat. This is definitely a film I would recommend to people with an appreciation for intelligent dialogue and a fresh perspective of the 18th century. This film has everything to keep ME happy!


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