Rob Roy is a
historical drama film directed by
Michael Caton-Jones and released on
April 7,
1995. The film was generally inspired by elements of the life of a 17th-18th century
Scot named
Robert Roy MacGregor and his battles with feudal landowners in the
Scottish Highlands. United Artists, distributor of the film, describe
Rob Roy as a "riveting adventure of courage, love and uncompromising honour."
The film stars
Liam Neeson in the title role, along with
Jessica Lange,
John Hurt,
Tim Roth,
Eric Stoltz and
Brian Cox. Tim Roth was nominated for the
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of the
villain Archibald Cunningham.
It was released within a year of the better known
Braveheart, which also chronicled the life of a semi-mythic Scottish hero battling English land policy in pre-Industrial Scotland.