Two robbers are persecuted by the law, whose servants are not much better and even worse.
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| 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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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 the rich... and that's it See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some strong violence, sexuality and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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UKLanguage:
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2 April 1999 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend:
£760,281 (United Kingdom), 4 April 1999, Limited ReleaseOpening Weekend USA:
$244,765, 3 October 1999, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$474,900, 31 October 1999Company Credits
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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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The French title for this film is "Guns 1748". See more »Goofs
While there was an Earl of Rochester extant in 1748, he would have been 76 years old, and was certainly not known as a bisexual profligate. The character seems to be based upon John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester who lived during the reign of Charles II and died in 1680. 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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The person in charge of overseeing the duel between Chance and Plunkett is listed as the "Dual Referee". See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Far from being historically naive, Plunkett and Macleane is a very cheeky comedy which uses modern touches to bring humour and vibrance to the story. In one hilarious scene modern music is used to turn a ball into a kind of rave. This picture probably conveys more of the spirit of England at that time than any of the tightly corseted period dramas that we see on our small screens. In those days London would no doubt have been (not much different than today) a hive of grime, guts, violence and sex. The best thing to do is to sit back and enjoy the energy,comedy and damn fine performances in this great little britflick. It's not exactly accurate but then this is not what was intended. Give it a go!