Rob Roy (1995)

In 1713 Scotland, Rob Roy MacGregor is wronged by a nobleman and his nephew, becomes an outlaw in search of revenge while fleeing the Redcoats, and faces charges of being a Jacobite.

Director:

Michael Caton-Jones

Writer:

Alan Sharp (screenplay)

Stars:

Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, John Hurt

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 4 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 honor.

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Plot Keywords:

scotland | highlands | 18th century | flintlock pistol | flintlock rifle | 

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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:

Adventure | Biography | Drama | History

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and sexuality

Did You Know?

Trivia

The trailer for this movie appeared on the "Fun Stuff" section on Windows 95 operating systems.

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Goofs

The historical Robert Roy MacGregor was nine years older than James Graham (Montrose) and eleven years older than John Campbell (Argyll). Liam Neeson was younger than the actors portraying them by twelve years and twenty-six years, respectively.

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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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Alternate Versions

Three seconds were cut from the UK cinema version to receive a 15 certificate, with a further 21 seconds removed from the video version. All the cuts were made to edit the rape scene. This version was released on DVD all over Europe as MGM mastered only one DVD for the entire region. In 2012, all previous cuts were waived by the BBFC for the 15 certificate Blu-ray release.

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Sword Fights in Movies (2014)

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Soundtracks

O'Sullivan's March
Written by Michael Tubridy
Performed by The Chieftains
Courtesy of Columbia Records and Claddagh Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

Entertaining and Underrated Film

Its not Braveheart( thankfully),but it is fine entertainment with engaging characters and good acting all around. I enjoyed this film when it was released and upon viewing it again last week,find it has held up well over time. Not a classic film,but a very fine and watchable movie to enjoy as great entertainment.

Details

Official Sites:

MGM

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 April 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Rob Roy

Filming Locations:

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

Box Office

Budget:

$28,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,023,272, 9 April 1995

Gross USA:

$31,596,911

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$31,596,911

Company Credits

Production Co:

United Artists, Talisman Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

139 min

Sound Mix:

DTS DTS-Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1