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. 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. In 1922 a silent version starring david hawthorne and gladys jennings was released in great britain. Rapidgator rob roy the highland rogue 1953 dvdrip xvid.
Rob roy, the highland rogue harold french 1953 81min. With richard todd, glynis johns, james robertson justice, michael gough. A scottish chief hopes to gain an honorable peace with englands king. 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. Foi o ultimo filme produzido pela disney distribuido pela rko radio pictures. 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. Included in the opening credits is the following written statement. Montroses first evil order of business is to suppress the rowdy macgregor clan and ensure their allegiance to the new king. Richard todd stars as robert roy macgregor, a clan. Rob roy the highland rogue rated not rated us g canada, actionadventure. 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. I looked it up here on letterboxd to make sure, and i hadnt yet seen this. The railway path part of the rob roy way linking aberfeldy and grandtully.
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. But the devious secretary of state underestimates the fervent scottish pride running deep in the veins of fiery highlander rob roy and his. Rob roy, the highland rogue, original liveaction disney. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. The opening and closing cast credits vary slightly in order.
Rob roy, the highland rogue 1953 an 18thcentury scot richard todd leads his clansmen in a revolt against king george i of england. Rob roy, the highland rogue is the story of the fall and rise of a scottish highland leader. When king george i is crowned the king of england, he appoints the wicked duke of montrose as secretary of state. 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. The highland rogue was not the first film depicting the life of the scottish clan chief. Rob roy, the highland rogue is a 1953 britishamerican action film, made by walt disney productions. 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. An 18thcentury scot richard todd leads his clansmen in a revolt against king george i of england. The wartime adventures of scotish highland leader rob. Rob roy, the highland rogue is a 1953 britishamerican action film, made by walt disney productions which is about rob roy macgregor. After being defeated in the early 1700s, he is still considered an outcast. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1954 directed by harold. It was the last disney film released through rko radio pictures.
Adventure, biography, drama, family, history, war description. The top four stars of this movie were also the stars of disneys the sword and the rose. An epic, legendary adventure filled with action, conflict, and a dose of bonny romance. The working titles of this film were rob roy and the highland rogue. 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. Rob roy, the highland rogue is a drama, but the movie features several funny moments. A fabled scottish highland chief hopes to gain an honorable peace with englands king george i through his clans courageous stand against the mercenaries. Greece transliterated title rob roy, o polemistis tis eleftherias. 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. 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.
The wartime adventures of scotish highland leader rob roy macgregor during the reign of king george i in the 18th century. 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 wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. 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. This film is about rob roy macgregor, and it is also the. When germanborn king george i ascends to the throne of england, he appoints as secretary of state the villainous duke of montrose. They should have named that film, rob roy, lumbering highland oaf.
Murray and is labelled the macgregor tartan for undress ordinary clothing. 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. Jan 12, 2012 rob roy, the highland rogue youtube movies. 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. When the money is stolen, rob is forced into a robin hood lifestyle to defend. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1953 well done, sister. Rob roy is a 1995 american biographical historical drama film directed by michael catonjones. 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. An 18thcentury highland clan leader is outraged when the king of england uses a corrupt politician to help him expand his. Even king george i was moved enough to grant him pardon for his crimes. 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. May 15, 2018 rob roy, the highland rogue is a drama, but the movie features several funny moments.
The movie is directed by harold french and cast includes richard todd, glynis johns and james robertson justice. 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. Montroses first action is to repress the unruly macgregor clan and make certain that they pledge their allegiance to the new monarch. 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. 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. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1953stream and watch online. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1954 directed by harold french. An epic, legendary adventure during the reign of king george i promises action, conflict, and a dose of bonny romance. 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. Watch rob roy, the highland rogue online 1954 movie yidio. Original 1 sheet 27 x 41 69 x 104 cm folded liveaction walt disney movie poster starring richard todd and glynis johns. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1953 was the last of 21 british films produced jointly by disney and rko. Virgin movie music cdvmm18,virgin movie music 7243 8 40481 2 9 format.
Liam neeson stars as rob roy macgregor, an 18thcentury scottish clan chief who battles with an unscrupulous nobleman in the scottish highlands. 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. 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. Our sincere appreciation for the generous cooperation of the officers and men of the argyll and sutherland highlanders and the forestry commission scotland. Historical memoirs of rob roy and the clan macgregor. I first saw this movie on television in the mid50s when it was shown on the disneyland program. All go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. 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. Buy rob roy, the highland rogue microsoft store enca. 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. 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.
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. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1954 the movie database. For the 1953 film, see rob roy, the highland rogue. Strathtay to pitlochry the last part of the rob roy way read more. In fact, the three major actors from the sword and the rose are back but all with scottish accents with. In revenge, he captures inversnaid fort and plans to continue the fight until helen mary pleads for an end to the bloodshed. Rob roy, the highland rogue the 1954 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. The rousing adventure novel by sir walter scott was adapted for this swashbuckler. Todd and justice had also starred in the story of robin hood and his. Glen ogle to ardtalnaig the first part of the rob roy way to enter highland perthshire. The highland rogue 1953 was the third film in the series, reuniting todd with his sword and the rose costars glynis johns and james.
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