Adaptations of his story have also been told in film, including the silent film rob roy 1922, the walt disney productions film rob roy, the highland rogue 1953, and the rob roy 1995 film directed by michael catonjones, starring liam neeson as the title character, and shot entirely on location in the scottish highlands. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1953 stream and watch online. Account profile download center microsoft store support returns order tracking store. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1953 was the last of 21 british films produced jointly by disney and rko. Apr 05, 2014 rrrob rrroy, the highland rrrogue is based on the historical figure rob roy mcgregor, who took part in scottish rebellions against the english in the 18th century. I looked it up here on letterboxd to make sure, and i hadnt yet seen this. Touring scotland william wallace, rob roy, heroes of. Rob roy, the highland rogue the 1954 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. In revenge, he captures inversnaid fort and plans to continue the fight until helen mary pleads for an end to the bloodshed. This film is about rob roy macgregor, and it is also the final disney film released thru rko radio pictures. Rob roy macgregor raise a glass to the the highland rogue who died on this day in 1734 rob roy macgregor was a scottish outlaw, who later became a folk hero. Or, the memorable actions of the celebrated robert macgregor, commonly called rob roy. This was published while rob roys was still alive and led to the royal pardon in 1726 that allowed him to live out his final years quietly.
A romantic 18th century figure, made famous by the work of two famous writers, he may be an example of the old adage that when it comes to fame, theres no such thing as bad publicity. Rob roy, the highland rogue film rob roy, leader of the rebel highlanders in scotland, manages to elude the english again and again as he weds his sweetheart helen mary, but he inadvertently causes his mothers death when the english try to capture her instead. The movie is directed by harold french and cast includes richard todd, glynis johns and james robertson justice. His commencing robber, and being elected captain of a formidable gang. Montroses first evil order of business is to suppress the rowdy macgregor clan and ensure their allegiance to the new king. Rrrob rrroy, the highland rrrogue is based on the historical figure rob roy mcgregor, who took part in scottish rebellions against the english in the 18th century. Rob roy, the highland rogue was the last of four disney films, following treasure island 1950, the story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952, and the sword and the rose 1953, to be produced in the united kingdom such as to utilize funds frozen in europe after world war ii.
Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. A fabled scottish highland chief hopes to gain an honorable peace with englands king. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1953 well done, sister. The top four stars of this movie were also the stars of disneys the sword and the rose. Watch rob roy, the highland rogue online 1954 movie yidio. The film begins in the early 18th century with rob roy leading his mcgregor.
His exploits on the highway, breaking open houses, taking prisoners, commencing judge, and levying taxes. This film is about rob roy macgregor, and it is also the. Released 1953, rob roy, the highland rogue stars richardtodd, glynisjohns, jamesrobertsonjustice, michaelgough the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 29 min, and received a score of out of 100. President dwight eisenhower delivering his 1954 state of the union address to congress.
The highland rogue when germanborn king george i ascends to the throne of england, he appoints as secretary of state the villainous duke of montrose, whose first evil order of business is to suppress the rowdy macgregor clan and ensure their allegiance to the new king. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1954 the movie database tmdb. Richard todd, glynis johns, james robertson justice, michael gough en finlay currie. Jan 12, 2012 rob roy, the highland rogue youtube movies. Rob roy, noted highland outlaw whose reputation as a scottish robin hood was exaggerated in sir walter scotts novel rob roy 1818 and in some passages in the poems of william wordsworth. Already a folk hero his exploits were immortalised in the 1817 novel by sir walter scott, and muchlike the heroes of the american west or the legend that is robin hood romanticised in history. Rob roy, the highland rogue scotland the movie location guide. Taking the historical story and placing it into a broader historical spectrum than just the highlands of scotland, director harold french explains the broad impact of the highland. Johns, british actress whose latest film was rob roy, the highland rogue. The film begins in the early 18th century with rob roy leading his mcgregor clansmen against king george i s forces commanded by the scottish duke.
Rob roy attractions abbotsford see rob roys gun in the armoury room of abbotsford in the scottish borders. The highland rogue 1954 richard todd from amazons movies. Rob roy, the highland rogue is a 1953 britishamerican action film, made by walt disney productions which is about rob roy macgregor. Rob roy macgregor, the folk hero and robin hood of the highlands, is buried in the atmospheric churchyard of a victorian parish church in loch lomond and the trossachs national park. While determined to establish order in the highlands, argyll is sympathetic to the bonny blue bonnets whom he is fighting, even refusing to unleash german. The name rob roy is one that epitomises our image of the scottish highlands as a place freespirited, strong, and brave. But above all he was a folk hero, a latter day robin hood whose transformation into a largerthanlife figure began with daniel defoes fictionalised biography highland rogue. An epic, legendary adventure filled with action, conflict, and a dose of bonny romance. When germanborn king george i ascends to the throne of england. An epic, legendary adventure during the reign of king george i promises action, conflict, and a dose of bonny romance. This is glynis johns, british actress whose latest film was rob roy.
When germanborn king george i ascends to the throne of england, he appoints as. Rob roy, the highland rogue is a 1953 britishamerican action film, made by walt disney. With richard todd, glynis johns, james robertson justice, michael gough. On to loch katrine, the birthplace of rob roy and the inspiration for sir walter scotts poem the lady of the lake. Rob roy, the highland rogue harold french 1953 81min. But the devious secretary of state underestimates the fervent scottish pride running deep in the veins of fiery highlander rob roy and his. Richard todd, glynis johns, james robertson justice, eric pohlmann, michael gough, geoffrey keen, finlay currie, archie duncan. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1953 rob roy, the highland rogue was a walt disney movie filmed in and around the trossachs area of stirling. The opening and closing cast credits vary slightly in order. In fact, the three major actors from the sword and the rose are back but all with scottish accents with less sleaziness and more tiresome earnestness. A romantic 18th century figure, made famous by the work of two famous writers, he may be an example of the old adage that when it comes to fame, theres no such. The wartime adventures of scotish highland leader rob roy macgregor during the reign of king george i in the 18th century.
When germanborn king george i ascends to the throne of england, he appoints as secretary of state the villainous duke of montrose. Time and weather permitting, maybe an afernoon cruise on the loch. The working titles of this film were rob roy and the highland rogue. Rob roy, byname of robert macgregor, baptized march 7, 1671, buchanan, stirlingshire, scotlanddied december 28, 1734, balquhidder, perthshire, noted highland outlaw whose reputation as a scottish robin hood was exaggerated in sir walter scotts novel rob roy 1818 and in some passages in the poems of william wordsworth. Rob mello djing at come shake the whole at watergate in berlin germany. Foi o ultimo filme produzido pela disney distribuido pela rko radio pictures. It was the last disney film released through rko radio pictures. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1954 download full hd youtube. Original 1 sheet 27 x 41 69 x 104 cm folded liveaction walt disney movie poster starring richard todd and glynis johns. Abbotsfords famous owner, writer sir walter scott, was inspired by the legends of the folk hero and even published a novel entitled rob roy in 1817. Our sincere appreciation for the generous cooperation of the officers and men of the argyll and sutherland highlanders and the forestry commission scotland. Watch rob roy, the highland rogue full movie in hd visit after the 1715 defeat of the clans, one of the highland leade.
Balquhidder kirk visit the highland caterans grave at the kirk yard in balquhidder. Rob roy, the highland rogue wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. In fact, the three major actors from the sword and the rose are back but all with scottish accents with. Continuing our journey through bonnie strathyre to rob roys final resting place at balquhidder lunch and comfort stop. After being defeated in the early 1700s, he is still considered an outcast.
May 15, 2018 rob roy, the highland rogue was the last of four disney films, following treasure island 1950, the story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952, and the sword and the rose 1953, to be produced in the united kingdom such as to utilize funds frozen in europe after world war ii. The name roy comes from gaelic ruadh meaning red, and referred to his red hair. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1954 directed by harold french. An epic in its own right, the story of rob roy the highland rogue runs the gamut of emotions embroiling the story in high drama, action, comedy and romance. He frequently signed himself rob roy red rob, in reference.
This wartime movie features the adventures of an 18th century scottish highland leader, rob roy macgregor, attempting to lead fellow countrymen in a rebellion against king george. When germanborn king george i ascends to the throne of england, he appoints as secretary of state the. During the first 15 minutes watching disneys rob roy the highland rogue, i kept thinking i might have seen this movie before, as everyone looks so familiar. Although sir walter scott published a book entitled rob roy in 1817, according to a 27 dec 1953 lat article, this movie was based not on the book but on myths and legends about the real rob roy. This ambitiouslystaged biopic of highland rogue and rebel robert macgregor benefits from extensive location shooting in the trossachs as well as at nearby stirling castle. Rob roy, the highland rogue is the story of the fall and rise of a scottish highland leader.
English, being a german king for those who are historically conscientious. Containing a genuine account of his education, grandeur, and sudden misfortune. Robert roy macgregor, baptized march 7, 1671 december 28, 1734 usually known simply as rob roy or alternately red macgregor, was a famous scottish folk hero and outlaw of the early 18th century, who is sometimes known as the scottish robin hood. Rob roy is anglicised from the scottish gaelic raibeart ruadh, or red robert. An 18thcentury highland clan leader is outraged when the king of england uses a corrupt politician to help him expand his. After the 1715 defeat of the clans, one of the highland leaders, rob roy macgregor escapes, has lots of adventures, gets married, and eventually becomes enough of a nuisance to george i to be outlawed, and hunted by the english. He frequently signed himself rob roy red rob, in reference to his dark red hair. Rob roy macgregor was by turn soldier, businessman, cattlerustler and outlaw.
Rob roy, the highland rogue, original liveaction disney. See more ideas about richard todd, movie stars and british actors. Or, the memorable actions of the celebrated robert macgregor, commonly called robroy. Included in the opening credits is the following written statement. Richard todd in a publicity shot for rob roy the highland rogue richard todd. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1953 an 18thcentury scot richard todd leads his clansmen in a revolt against king george i of england. Rob roy, the highland rogue 1954 directed by harold.