Rob Roy

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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.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.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.

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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9/10

Superb!

Historically accurate In everything from dress to dialogue this excellent film makes Braveheart look even more like the amateurish, pseudo-historical garbage that It Is (not to mention a budget of Just £3 Million compared to the £75 Million of Braveheart). A solid story-line with some excellent dialogue and exceptional acting, along with some beautiful photography,Rob Roy takes us back In time In a way that very few movies can. Although this short period (perhaps a year or two) of Robs life covered In the movie Is very much speculative It's the accuracy of the time and the people and their way of life that deserves special praise. This film has It all - excitement, camaraderie, betrayal, and covers well the many aspects regarding Social status and the problems and hardships caused by the gross inequalities of this period. Rob Roy Is a film that one can Imagine would look very similar had the real events been filmed during the period In which It's set. Massively underrated, a must-see for anyone and everyone with an Interest In British history or great story-telling In general.

stevehoyland
Nov 29, 2016
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Trivia
Tim Roth thought he was going to be fired for making Archibald Cunningham too eccentric. He asked his agent to start looking for more work for him. Despite thinking this, director Michael Caton-Jones told him to be more campy and eccentric. Roth would later receive an Oscar nomination for his performance.

Goofs
When Robert Roy MacGregor hides in the corpse of a highland cow, Montrose's man leading the chase says, "What a stench! Let's get downwind." To get away from an odor, a person needs to place himself upwind, not downwind.

Quotes
Archibald Cunningham: Think of yourself a scabbard, Mistress McGregor, and I the sword. And a fine fit you were, too.
Mary: I will think on you dead, until my husband makes you so. And then I will think on you no more.

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.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Rob Roy/Tommy Boy/Jefferson in Paris/Bulletproof Heart/Priest (1995)

Soundtracks
Ailein Duinn
Traditional arrangement by Capercaillie
Additional arrangement by Carter Burwell
Performed by Capercaillie
Solo by Karen Matheson
Capercaillie appears courtesy of Survival Records Ltd