Plunkett & Macleane

1999

Plunkett & Macleane

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A historical comedy that applies a 1990's mindset to a tale of crime in the 1740's, Plunkett and Macleane stars Robert Carlyle as Will Plunkett and Jonny Lee Miller as Capt. James Macleane. Plunkett is a druggist who has gone broke and turned to robbery to pay his bills, while Macleane was a minor member of the aristocracy who has resorted to similar means to support himself. The two meet while serving time in prison, and after comparing notes they set out together for a career in crime. They soon discover they make a good team; Plunkett understands the nuts and bolts of theft well enough, while Macleane has the charm and connections to get them into places where they might find things worth stealing. When Macleane manages to wrangle an invitation to a night of gambling at the estate of Lord Rochester (Alan Cumming), he uses the occasion to his advantage, making the acquaintance of the lovely Rebecca (Liv Tyler) at the party and donning a mask to relieve her of her winnings on the way home. The charm and panache with which the pair commit their crimes give them a widespread reputation as "The Gentlemen Highwaymen," but Rebecca's uncle, Lord Chief Justice Gibson (Michael Gambon) is not amused, and when an especially ruthless lawman, Chance (Ken Scott), is sent on their trail, Plunkett is eager to quit while he's ahead and flee the country. Macleane, however, is too busy wooing Rebecca to listen to reason. Plunkett and Macleane is the first feature film from director Jake Scott, who has a background in commercials and music videos and is now moving forward in the family business -- his father is Ridley Scott, while his uncle is Tony Scott. If you think you've seen leading men Carlyle and Miller together before, you have -- they were also co-stars in Trainspotting.

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Cast

Jonny Lee Miller
as James Macleane
Robert Carlyle
as Will Plunkett
Liv Tyler
as Lady Rebecca
Alan Cumming
as Lord Rochester
Michael Gambon
as Lord Chief Justice Gibson
Ken Stott
as Chance
Claire Rushbrook
as Lady Estelle
Iain Robertson
as Highwayman Rob
Tommy Flanagan
as Eddie
Stephen Walters
as Dennis
James Thornton
as Catchpole
Terence Rigby
as Harrison
Christian Camargo
as Lord Pelham
Karel Polisensky
as Newgate Priest
Neve McIntosh
as Liz
Matt Lucas
as Sir Oswald
David Williams
as Viscount Bilston
David Foxe
as Lord Ketch
Jake Gavin
as Newgate Gent
Alexander Armstrong
as Winterburn
Ben Miller
as Dixon
Jan Kuzelka
as Peruquier
Jeff Nuttall
as Lord Morris
Dana Jurzova
as Dutchess of Stoke
Martin Serene
as Josh
Victoria Harrison
as Maria
Susan Porrett
as Lady Newbold
Nichola McAuliffe
as Lady Crombie
Anna Keaveney
as Lady Marchant
Michael Culkin
as Judge Beresteade
Vladimír Javorský
as Headbutted Tailor
Milena Sajdkova
as Horse Dealer
Karel Dobry
as Lewd Young Man
Daniel De La Falaise
as MP
Tom Ward
as Backbench Heckler
Nicholas Farrell
as P.M.'s Secretary
Gordon Lovitt
as Ranelagh MC
Tim McMullan
as Bridegroom
Dean Cook
as Older Highwayman Kid
Jacob Yentob
as Younger Highwayman Kid
Annabel Brooks
as Widow with Garter
Tony Maudsley
as Older Clergyman
Alex Palmer
as Younger Clergyman
Emma Faulkner
as Young Girl Prostitute
Noel Fielding
as Brothel Gent
Jack Walters
as Duel Referee
Pavel Greg
as Surgeon
Jacques Mathou
as French Count
Murray Lachlan Young
as Gallows Poet
Dave Atkins
as Landlord
Karel Augusta
as Hangman
Drahomir Miraz
as Hangman's Assistant
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Audience Reviews for Plunkett & Macleane

  • Oct 15, 2010
    People keep comparing this to A Knights Tale. Knights Tale was sooooo much better. This movie I just found annoying most of the time. Not a bad movie, but just didn't do it for me like most movies set in this time period.
    Cynthia S Super Reviewer
  • Aug 23, 2010
    Very generic even though it tries hard not to be. I just found most of what was going on screen very unnecessary and puffy, it was just icing there was no deeper meaning than that.
    Marion R Super Reviewer
  • Dec 26, 2007
    A personal favorite.
    Leo L Super Reviewer
  • Aug 17, 2007
    My sister really likes this, its a good film, black humour and good soundtrack.
    Alexander C Super Reviewer
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