Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue |
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| Directed by | Harold French |
| Produced by | Perce Pearce Walt Disney |
| Written by | Lawrence Edward Watkin |
| Starring | Richard Todd Glynis Johns James Robertson Justice Michael Gough Finlay Currie Geoffrey Keen |
| Music by | Cedric Thorpe Davie |
| Cinematography | Guy Green |
| Editing by | Geoffrey Foot |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Release date(s) | 26 October 1953 (Premiere-London) 4 February 1954 (US) |
| Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.8 million |
Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue is an exciting adventure film from 1953. It was made by Walt Disney Productions and tells the story of a famous Scottish hero, Rob Roy MacGregor. This movie was the last Disney film released by RKO Pictures.
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The Story of Rob Roy
The movie begins in the early 1700s in Scotland. Rob Roy MacGregor leads his family and friends, known as clansmen, against the soldiers of King George I. These soldiers are led by the Scottish Duke of Argyll.
A Fight for Freedom
The Duke of Argyll wants to bring order to the Scottish Highlands. But he also understands the Highlanders, even refusing to use German soldiers against them. After a big fight, the King's cavalry makes the clansmen scatter. Rob Roy then returns to his village to marry his love, Helen.
Trouble for the MacGregors
The wedding party is stopped by private soldiers working for the Duke of Montrose. Montrose has become the King's Secretary of State for Scotland. He is not as understanding of the Highlanders as the Duke of Argyll.
All clans who took part in a rebellion called the Jacobite rising of 1715 are forgiven, except for the MacGregors. Rob Roy is arrested, and his clan is even forbidden from using their own family name.
Rob Roy's Escape and Rebellion
Rob Roy manages to escape by leaping over a waterfall. He then leads his clan against the harsh rules set by Montrose and his helper, Killearn. During a small fight with Montrose's soldiers, Rob Roy's mother is sadly killed.
The MacGregor clan then attacks a fort and captures the King's soldiers inside.
A Plea to the King
The Duke of Argyll travels to King George to ask for kindness for the MacGregor clan. He explains that they were forced into rebellion. Montrose, however, wants the King to be even tougher on them.
At this important moment, Rob Roy himself appears at the royal court. He is announced by a bagpipe player. Rob Roy's brave and honest character quickly convinces the King to forgive him and his clan.
The King says, "Rob Roy – you are a great rogue!" Rob Roy replies, "And you, sir, are a great king!" After this, Rob Roy returns to his people and his wife.
Meet the Cast
Many talented actors brought this story to life:
- Richard Todd played the main hero, Rob Roy MacGregor.
- Glynis Johns was Helen Mary MacPherson MacGregor, Rob Roy's wife.
- James Robertson Justice played the Duke of Argyll.
- Michael Gough was the Duke of Montrose.
- Finlay Currie played Hamish MacPherson.
- Jean Taylor Smith was Lady Margaret Campbell MacGregor, of Glengyll.
- Geoffrey Keen played Killearn.
- Archie Duncan was Dugal MacGregor.
- Russell Waters played Hugh MacGregor.
- Marjorie Fielding was Maggie MacPherson.
- Eric Pohlmann played King George I.
- Ina De La Haye was Countess von Pahlen.
- Michael Goodliffe played Sir Robert Walpole.
- Martin Boddey was General Cadogan.
- Ewen Solon was Maj. Gen. Wightman.
- Ian MacNaughton played Callum MacGregor.
- Ted Follows was Douglas MacGregor.
- May Hallatt was the Ballad Hawker.
- Hamilton Keene was the Fort Commandant.
- Henry Hewitt played Lord Parker.
- Malcolm Keen was the Duke of Marlborough.
- David Keir was the Servant to Argyll.
