Plunkett & Macleane (1999)

They Robbed The Rich...And That's It

Plunkett & Macleane (1999) poster

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.

Director: Jake Scott
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Craig Armstrong, Craig Armstrong
Cinematography: John Mathieson
Editing: Oral Norrie Ottey
Production: Working Title Films, Arts Council of England, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $474,900
Original Language: en

Themes

Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance

Keywords

robbery, victorian england, thief, revenge, social satire, period drama, 18th century

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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 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.
Who directed Plunkett & Macleane?
Plunkett & Macleane was directed by Jake Scott.
Who stars in Plunkett & Macleane?
Plunkett & Macleane stars Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Liv Tyler, Ken Stott, Michael Gambon, Alan Cumming.
How long is Plunkett & Macleane?
Plunkett & Macleane has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Plunkett & Macleane?
Plunkett & Macleane is a Action, Comedy, Drama film.
How much did Plunkett & Macleane gross?
Plunkett & Macleane grossed $474,900 worldwide.
Where was Plunkett & Macleane produced?
Plunkett & Macleane was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Plunkett & Macleane?
The themes of Plunkett & Macleane include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance.