Plunkett & MacLeane
"They Robbed The Rich...And That's It"
Originally released in 1999. Plunkett & MacLeane is a action/comedy film. directed by Jake Scott.
Starring Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, and Liv Tyler
Synopsis
Will Plunkett and Captain James Macleane, two men from different ends of the social spectrum in 18th-century England, enter a gentlemen's agreement: They decide to rid the aristocrats of their belongings. With Plunkett's criminal know-how and Macleane's social connections, they team up to be soon known as "The Gentlemen Highwaymen". But when one day these gentlemen hold up Lord Chief Justice Gibson's coach, Macleane instantly falls in love with his beautiful and cunning niece, Lady Rebecca Gibson. Unfortunately, Thief Taker General Chance, who also is quite fond of Rebecca, is getting closer and closer to getting both.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 22, 1999
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (148 votes)
Box Office
$474.9K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jonny Lee Miller
as Captain James Macleane
Robert Carlyle
as Will Plunkett
Liv Tyler
as Lady Rebecca Gibson
Ken Stott
as Thief Taker General Chance
Michael Gambon
as Lord Gibson
Alan Cumming
as Lord Rochester
Alexander Armstrong
as Winterburn
Ben Miller
as Dixon
Tommy Flanagan
as Eddie
Iain Robertson
as Rob
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $474,900
Production Companies
- Working Title Films
- Arts Council of England
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plunkett & MacLeane about?
Will Plunkett and Captain James Macleane, two men from different ends of the social spectrum in 18th-century England, enter a gentlemen's agreement: They decide to rid the aristocrats of their belo...
Who directed Plunkett & MacLeane?
Plunkett & MacLeane was directed by Jake Scott.
How long is Plunkett & MacLeane?
Plunkett & MacLeane has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Plunkett & MacLeane released?
Plunkett & MacLeane was released on January 22, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Plunkett & MacLeane?
The main cast of Plunkett & MacLeane includes Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Liv Tyler, Ken Stott, Michael Gambon.
Is Plunkett & MacLeane worth watching?
Plunkett & MacLeane has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 148 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.