The movie is directed by harold french and cast includes richard todd, glynis johns and james robertson justice. With richard todd, glynis johns, james robertson justice, michael gough. This film is about rob roy macgregor, and it is also the. A specimen of the rob roy sett exists in the collection of the highland society of london 1816 1817, bearing the seal of arms of sir john macgregor murray of macgregor, baronet, and signed john m. Released 1953, rob roy, the highland rogue stars richardtodd, glynisjohns, jamesrobertsonjustice, michaelgough the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 29 min, and received a score of out of 100. A fabled scottish highland chief hopes to gain an honorable peace with englands king george i through his clans courageous stand against the mercenaries. Rob roy is a 1995 american biographical historical drama film directed by michael catonjones. Rob roy, the highland rogue, original liveaction disney. For the 1953 film, see rob roy, the highland rogue. Watch rob roy, the highland rogue online 1954 movie yidio.
Montroses first evil order of business is to suppress the rowdy macgregor clan and ensure their allegiance to the new king. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1953 was the last of 21 british films produced jointly by disney and rko. Every minute flames with furious action after the 1715 defeat of the clans, one of the highland leaders, rob roy macgregor escapes, has lots of adventures, gets married, and eventually becomes enough of a nuisance to george i to be outlawed, and hunted by the english. Even king george i was moved enough to grant him pardon for his crimes. Rob roy the highland rogue rated not rated us g canada, actionadventure. This wartime movie features the adventures of an 18th century scottish highland leader, rob roy macgregor, attempting to lead fellow countrymen in a rebellion against king george. Rob roy, the highland rogue is a 1953 britishamerican action film, made by walt disney productions.
The wartime adventures of scotish highland leader rob. After the 1715 defeat of the clans, one of the highland leaders, rob roy macgregor escapes, has lots of adventures, gets married, and eventually becomes enough of a nuisance to george i to be outlawed, and hunted by the english. When the money is stolen, rob is forced into a robin hood lifestyle to defend. I looked it up here on letterboxd to make sure, and i hadnt yet seen this. Taking the historical story and placing it into a broader historical spectrum than just the highlands of scotland, director harold french explains the broad impact of the highland. In 1922 a silent version starring david hawthorne and gladys jennings was released in great britain. Rob roy, the highland rogue film rob roy, leader of the rebel highlanders in scotland, manages to elude the english again and again as he weds his sweetheart helen mary, but he inadvertently causes his mothers death when the english try to capture her instead. They should have named that film, rob roy, lumbering highland oaf.
Historical memoirs of rob roy and the clan macgregor. The rousing adventure novel by sir walter scott was adapted for this swashbuckler. For example, hamish macpherson interrupts a romantic dialogue between rob roy and helen mary with earpiercing bagpipe noises, and george i struggles to comprehend a. The film begins in the early 18th century with rob roy leading his mcgregor clansmen against king george i s forces commanded by the scottish duke.
In fact, the three major actors from the sword and the rose are back but all with scottish accents with. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1954 the movie database. Inspired by historical fact and largerthanlife legend, the intelligently scripted story takes place in scotland in 17, when highland farmer and clan leader rob roy macgregor is forced to borrow money from the duplicitous aristocrat marquis of montrose to help his clan survive a harsh winter. Todd and justice had also starred in the story of robin hood and his. The highland rogue was not the first film depicting the life of the scottish clan chief. Rob roy, the highland rogue wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. When king george i is crowned the king of england, he appoints the wicked duke of montrose as secretary of state.
Included in the opening credits is the following written statement. Strathtay to pitlochry the last part of the rob roy way read more. Buy rob roy, the highland rogue microsoft store enca. Virgin movie music cdvmm18,virgin movie music 7243 8 40481 2 9 format. Foi o ultimo filme produzido pela disney distribuido pela rko radio pictures. An epic in its own right, the story of rob roy the highland rogue runs the gamut of emotions embroiling the story in high drama, action, comedy and romance. Jan 12, 2012 rob roy, the highland rogue youtube movies. Adventure, biography, drama, family, history, war description. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1953 an 18thcentury scot richard todd leads his clansmen in a revolt against king george i of england. Rrrob rrroy, the highland rrrogue is based on the historical figure rob roy mcgregor, who took part in scottish rebellions against the english in the 18th century. The opening and closing cast credits vary slightly in order. Apr 04, 2010 this wonderful 1953 walt disney film reunites richard todd as rob roy macgregor the highland rogue with his lovely costar glynis johns as helen mary macpherson macgregor mrs. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1954 directed by harold french.
Rob roy, the highland rogue harold french 1953 81min. In the highlands of scotland in the 1700s, rob roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. This wonderful 1953 walt disney film reunites richard todd as rob roy macgregor the highland rogue with his lovely costar glynis johns as helen mary macpherson macgregor mrs. But the devious secretary of state underestimates the fervent scottish pride running deep in the veins of fiery highlander rob roy and his quicktempered compatriots. Walt disneys version brings the pages of history, altered as they may be, to life and through its beautiful cinematography, filmed on location in scotland, it transports audiences into the heart. Murray and is labelled the macgregor tartan for undress ordinary clothing. Rob roy, the highland rogue is a drama, but the movie features several funny moments. When germanborn king george i ascends to the throne of england, he appoints as secretary of state the villainous duke of montrose. The wartime adventures of scotish highland leader rob roy macgregor during the reign of king george i in the 18th century. Rob roy, the highland rogue the 1954 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. A scottish chief hopes to gain an honorable peace with englands king. It was the last disney film released through rko radio pictures. Rob roy, the highland rogue is a 1953 britishamerican action film, made by walt disney productions which is about rob roy macgregor.
All go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. Original 1 sheet 27 x 41 69 x 104 cm folded liveaction walt disney movie poster starring richard todd and glynis johns. In revenge, he captures inversnaid fort and plans to continue the fight until helen mary pleads for an end to the bloodshed. Glen ogle to ardtalnaig the first part of the rob roy way to enter highland perthshire. An epic, legendary adventure filled with action, conflict, and a dose of bonny romance. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1953stream and watch online. Liam neeson stars as rob roy macgregor, an 18thcentury scottish clan chief who battles with an unscrupulous nobleman in the scottish highlands. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1954 directed by harold. An 18thcentury scot richard todd leads his clansmen in a revolt against king george i of england. But the devious secretary of state underestimates the fervent scottish pride running deep in the veins of fiery highlander rob roy and his. Montroses first action is to repress the unruly macgregor clan and make certain that they pledge their allegiance to the new monarch. Last month i watched the sword and the rose 1953, one of a trio of disney films made in britain in the early 50s starring actor richard todd.
Richard todd stars as robert roy macgregor, a clan. The highland rogue 1953 was the third film in the series, reuniting todd with his sword and the rose costars glynis johns and james. After being defeated in the early 1700s, he is still considered an outcast. In fact, the three major actors from the sword and the rose are back but all with scottish accents with less sleaziness and more tiresome earnestness.
The highland rogue 1953 was the third film in the series, reuniting todd with his sword and the rose costars glynis johns and james robertson justice. Our sincere appreciation for the generous cooperation of the officers and men of the argyll and sutherland highlanders and the forestry commission scotland. The top four stars of this movie were also the stars of disneys the sword and the rose. The highland rogue was loosely based on the life of rob roy, a scottish robin hood, who became a legend in his own times when a book about his daring rebellions was published in 1723. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1953 well done, sister. I first saw this movie on television in the mid50s when it was shown on the disneyland program. The highland rogue 1953 last month i watched the sword and the rose 1953, one of a trio of disney films made in britain in the early 50s starring actor richard todd. Rapidgator rob roy the highland rogue 1953 dvdrip xvid. Although sir walter scott published a book entitled rob roy in 1817, according to a 27 dec 1953 lat article, this movie was based not on the book but on myths and legends about the real rob roy. During the first 15 minutes watching disneys rob roy the highland rogue, i kept thinking i might have seen this movie before, as everyone looks so familiar. Greece transliterated title rob roy, o polemistis tis eleftherias. For example, hamish macpherson interrupts a romantic dialogue between rob roy and helen mary with earpiercing bagpipe noises, and george i struggles to comprehend a popular pamphlet about rob roys exploits. When germanborn king george i ascends to the throne of england, he appoints as secretary of state the villainous duke of montrose, whose first evil order of business is to suppress the rowdy macgregor clan and ensure their allegiance to the new king.
Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Apr 05, 2014 rrrob rrroy, the highland rrrogue is based on the historical figure rob roy mcgregor, who took part in scottish rebellions against the english in the 18th century. The railway path part of the rob roy way linking aberfeldy and grandtully. An epic, legendary adventure during the reign of king george i promises action, conflict, and a dose of bonny romance. May 15, 2018 rob roy, the highland rogue is a drama, but the movie features several funny moments. Adaptations of his story have also been told in film, including the silent film rob roy 1922, the walt disney productions film rob roy, the highland rogue 1953, and the rob roy 1995 film directed by michael catonjones, starring liam neeson as the title character, and shot entirely on location in the scottish highlands. An 18thcentury highland clan leader is outraged when the king of england uses a corrupt politician to help him expand his. The working titles of this film were rob roy and the highland rogue. Rob roy, the highland rogue is the story of the fall and rise of a scottish highland leader.
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