Plunkett & Macleane (1999)
Plunkett & Macleane is a 1999 action movie directed by Jake Scott, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle and Liv Tyler.
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.
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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.
When was Plunkett & Macleane released?
Plunkett & Macleane was released on 22 January 1999.
How long is Plunkett & Macleane?
Plunkett & Macleane runs 1h 33m.
Who made Plunkett & Macleane?
Plunkett & Macleane was directed by Jake Scott.
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
- David Walliams as Viscount Bilston
- Matt Lucas as Sir Oswald