Rob Roy

Action, Drama, Romance, War

Liam Neeson	Robert Roy MacGregor
Jessica Lange	Mary MacGregor
John Hurt	John Graham, Marquis of Montrose
Tim Roth	Archibald Cunningham
Eric Stoltz	Alan MacDonald
Andrew Keir	Duke of Argyll
Brian Cox	Killearn
Brian McCardie	Alasdair McGregor
Gilbert Martin	Will Guthrie
Vicki Masson	Betty
Jason Flemyng	Gregor
Shirley Henderson	Morag

Director	Michael Caton-Jones
Producer	Peter Broughan; Richard Jackson
Writer	Alan Sharp

One of the most invigorating period adventures to hit the big screen in decades, this lavish, brilliantly directed film drew critical and audience raves when it was released in 1995. Inspired by historical fact and larger-than-life legend, the intelligently scripted story takes place in Scotland in 1713, when Highland farmer and clan leader Rob Roy MacGregor (Liam Neeson) is forced to borrow money from the duplicitous aristocrat Marquis of Montrose (John Hurt) to help his clan survive a harsh winter. When Montrose's vile henchman (Tim Roth) schemes to dishonour MacGregor and his wife (Jessica Lange) and take the money for himself, the rugged Highlander must take courageous action to preserve his integrity. What follows--along with some of the finest sword-fighting ever filmed--is a tale of courage and valour destined to become an enduring movie classic. Tim Roth received a well-deserved Oscar nomination (for Best Supporting Actor) for his indelible performance as the foppish but deadly villain Cunningham, and both Neeson and Lange bring an earthy, sensual quality to their passionate roles. Boasting a wealth of breathtaking scenery and high-intensity action, Rob Roy is further blessed by a splendid supporting cast (including Brian Cox and Eric Stoltz), and the lush soundtrack by Carter Burwell strikes a perfect balance of romanticism and vigorous dramatic energy. --Jeff Shannon