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1995 · 139 min · R

Rob Roy

Directed by Michael Caton-Jones · Adventure, History, Drama, Action, War

Rob Roy (1995) is a Adventure film, directed by Michael Caton-Jones set in Scotland during the 1700s. It runs 139 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of family & loyalty and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Carter Burwell
Cinematography
Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Cast
Liam NeesonJessica LangeJohn HurtTim RothEric StoltzBrian CoxJason FlemyngAndrew Keir

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