Rob Roy

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Studio: United Artists Films

Rating: R

Running Time: 134 mins.

Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

starring: Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, John Hurt, Tim Roth, Eric Stoltz, Andrew Keir, Brian Cox, Brian McCardie, Gilbert Martin, Vicki Masson

director: Michael Caton-Jones, Vic Armstrong

The true story of Robert Roy MacGregor (1671-1734), a hero of 18th Century Scotland, whose love for one woman gave him honor, courage and, ultimately, his life. The leader and provider for the entire MacGregor clan, Rob Roy arranges to borrow money from the Marquis of Montrose to help them survive the harsh Highland winter. However, his trust in less honorable men makes him a pawn in a ruthless plot that threatens to destroy everything he knows. When honor no longer serves, it is love alone that can save him.

December 19, 2000

"Rob Roy," set against the swash-buckling backgroung of clans battling nobles in 18th-century Scotland, is really a love story between a man and his wife, according to Scottish director Michael Caton-Jones (Scandal, This Boy's Life). Believe that if you want. Jessica Lange brings uncommon emotional intensity to the role of Mary, Mrs. to the heroic Robert Roy MacGregor (Liam Neeson) and mother of his two sons. Lange and Neeson put genuine erotic heat into their love scenes, and Mary back-talks…