Two robbers are persecuted by the law, whose servants are not much better and even worse.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Jonny Lee Miller | ... | Macleane | |
| Iain Robertson | ... | Highwayman Rob | |
| Robert Carlyle | ... | Plunkett | |
| Ken Stott | ... | Chance | |
| Tommy Flanagan | ... | Eddie | |
| Stephen Walters | ... | Dennis | |
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James Thornton | ... | Catchpole |
| Terence Rigby | ... | Harrison | |
| Christian Camargo | ... | Lord Pelham | |
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Karel Polisenský | ... | Newgate Priest |
| Neve McIntosh | ... | Liz | |
| Matt Lucas | ... | Sir Oswald | |
| David Walliams | ... | Viscount Bilston | |
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David Foxxe | ... | Lord Ketch |
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Jake Gavin | ... | Newgate Gent |
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Storyline
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>
Plot Keywords:
18th century | social satire | robber | character names as title | surnames as title |Taglines:
Interrupted hanging See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some strong violence, sexuality and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
2 April 1999 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$244,765, 3 October 1999Gross USA:
$474,900Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$474,900Company Credits
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Arts Council of England, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films See more »
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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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Written by David Byrne, Brian Eno, Chris Frantz (as Christopher Frantz),
Tina Weymouth (as Martina Weymouth), Jerry Harrison
Performed by Lewis Parker, Helen White, Craig Armstrong, Stephen Hilton
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Goofs
When Plunkett is teaching Macleane how to shoot, Macleane accidentally fires his pistol and kills a pheasant. If they had just been discharging firearms (at least twelve times, according to the score), there would most likely not be any pheasants within half a mile, nevermind pistol range. 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 »Soundtracks
Houses in MotionWritten by David Byrne, Brian Eno, Chris Frantz (as Christopher Frantz),
Tina Weymouth (as Martina Weymouth), Jerry Harrison
Performed by Lewis Parker, Helen White, Craig Armstrong, Stephen Hilton
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Recap: Macleane (Miller) witnesses a robbery by Plunkett (Carlyle) that goes wrong. Plunkett's partner get shot (and killed) but not until after he has swallowed a great ruby. Plunkett and Macleane then meet at the cemetery when both try to get hold of the ruby. Unfortunately they are caught as grave robbers and sent to jail, but not until Plunkett has swallowed the ruby. The ruby is their key to freedom, and once they're free, they form a partnership in robbery. Macleane is to pose as a gentleman and find out who is worth robbing, and then simply they rob him (and rob them in style). But Macleane falls in love with the niece/daughter (?) of their first victim, lady Rebecca Gibson (Tyler). And a Mr Chance (Stott) is out to catch them, and his methods are not very nice...
Comments: A good action flavoured by comedy and adventure. Carlyle and Miller form a good team, with a lot of friction and friendship. And then there is the relationship between Macleane and Rebecca Gibson. The scene with the ball is very good, especially the (anachronistic) use of the music. In addition to these interesting characters Cumming play the best of them all, Lord Rochester. Both the character and the acting are stellar and among the best in the movie. In total, the movie works very well, a nice balance between story and special effects, action and comedy. Very entertaining.
8/10