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Robert Roy MacGregor ( Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart Ruadh MacGriogair; 7 March 1671 – 28 December 1734) was a Scottish outlaw, who later became a folk hero . Early life. Rob Roy was born in the Kingdom of Scotland at Glengyle, at the head of Loch Katrine, as recorded in the baptismal register of Buchanan, Stirling.
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Rob Roy is a 1995 historical biographical drama film directed by Michael Caton-Jones. It stars Liam Neeson as Rob Roy MacGregor, an 18th-century Scottish clan chief becomes engaged in a dispute with a reprobate nobleman in the Scottish Highlands, played by John Hurt.
- $58.7 million
- Carter Burwell
- $28 million
Apr 14, 1995 · A film based on the life of Rob Roy MacGregor, a 18th century Scottish outlaw and Jacobite who fought for his honor and freedom. Starring Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, John Hurt, and Tim Roth, directed by Michael Caton-Jones.
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- Adventure, Biography, Drama
- Michael Caton-Jones
- 1995-04-14
Apr 4, 2024 · Rob Roy (baptized March 7, 1671, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland—died December 28, 1734, Balquhidder, Perthshire) was a noted Highland outlaw whose reputation as a Scottish Robin Hood was exaggerated in Sir Walter Scott’s novel Rob Roy (1818) and in some passages in the poems of William Wordsworth. He frequently signed himself Rob Roy ...
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A historical drama based on the life of Rob Roy MacGregor, a Scottish outlaw and Jacobite who fought against the English in the 18th century. The film follows his adventures, betrayals, and revenge as he tries to protect his family and honor.
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Apr 7, 1995 · Liam Neeson stars as Rob Roy MacGregor, a Scottish farmer and clan leader who fights for his honor and his family against the English aristocracy. The film features a stunning sword fight between Neeson and Tim Roth, as well as a vivid portrayal of the time and place.
