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The Lady and the Highwayman

  • TV Movie
  • 19881988
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  • 1h 30m
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The Lady and the Highwayman (1988)
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Swashbuckling tale of romance, betrayal, jealousy, banditry, murder, and court intrigue set in the 1660s, during the Restoration to the English throne of King Charles II.Swashbuckling tale of romance, betrayal, jealousy, banditry, murder, and court intrigue set in the 1660s, during the Restoration to the English throne of King Charles II.Swashbuckling tale of romance, betrayal, jealousy, banditry, murder, and court intrigue set in the 1660s, during the Restoration to the English throne of King Charles II.

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  • Director
    • John Hough
  • Writers
    • Barbara Cartland(novel)
    • Terence Feely(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Emma Samms
    • Oliver Reed
    • Claire Bloom
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  • Director
    • John Hough
  • Writers
    • Barbara Cartland(novel)
    • Terence Feely(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Emma Samms
    • Oliver Reed
    • Claire Bloom
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    • 22User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Emma Samms
    Emma Samms
    • Barbara Castlemaineas Barbara Castlemaine
    Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed
    • Sir Phillip Gageas Sir Phillip Gage
    Claire Bloom
    Claire Bloom
    • Lady Emma Darlingtonas Lady Emma Darlington
    Christopher Cazenove
    Christopher Cazenove
    • Rudolph Vyneas Rudolph Vyne
    Lysette Anthony
    Lysette Anthony
    • Lady Panthea Vyneas Lady Panthea Vyne
    Hugh Grant
    Hugh Grant
    • Lord Lucius Vyneas Lord Lucius Vyne
    Michael York
    Michael York
    • King Charles IIas King Charles II
    John Mills
    John Mills
    • Sir Lawrence Dobsonas Sir Lawrence Dobson
    Ian Bannen
    Ian Bannen
    • Christian Drysdaleas Christian Drysdale
    Robert Morley
    Robert Morley
    • Lord Chancelloras Lord Chancellor
    Bernard Miles
    Bernard Miles
    • Judgeas Judge
    Gordon Jackson
    Gordon Jackson
    • Harryas Harry
    Gareth Hunt
    Gareth Hunt
    • Coachmanas Coachman…
    Steffanie Pitt
    • Marthaas Martha
    • (as Stephanie Pitt)
    Floyd Bevan
    • Jackas Jack
    Wayne Michaels
    • Roryas Rory
    Lamya Derval
    • The Queenas The Queen
    Forbes Collins
    • Krullas Krull
    • Director
      • John Hough
    • Writers
      • Barbara Cartland(novel)
      • Terence Feely(screenplay)
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    The young Lady Panthea Vyne (Lysette Anthony) falls in love with the handsome highwayman (Hugh Grant), who saves her from her brutal husband. He kills him in a fair duel. Later, when Charles II (Michael York) is reinstated as King of England, she attends the royal court. But here she becomes the enemy of the King's former mistress, and the plot against her thickens. —<uffe@enterpol.dk>
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      • A handsome rogue steals a Lady's heart.
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      Final movie role of Gordon Jackson (Harry).
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      [opening narration]

      Narrator: In 1649, the English Parliament had executed Charles I and England became a republic under the oppressive reign of General Oliver Cromwell, backed by the army. The king's son, Charles II, made repeated attempted from France to regain the throne

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      Referenced in Hugh Grant: A Life on Screen (2019)

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    6/10
    1988? Or 1938?
    Although filmed in 1988, this British made-for-TV movie captures the look and feel, the melodrama and romance, even the stagy lighting, of a big-budget 1930s Hollywood swashbuckler. By 1930s standards, it is a first-rate film. By today's standard, well, that's not really a fair standard to judge it by. It lacks the scale and fancy visual effects of "Braveheart," or "Gladiator," but in its quirky old-fashioned way, it is a better movie than either of them. And it is miles better in every possible way (including historical accuracy) than the egregious BBC/A&E "Charles II" mini-series (USA title "The Last King"), set in the same time period, with many of the same characters, that was broadcast in 2004.

    "The Lady and the Highwayman" is based on a Barbara Cartland romance novel, and set in Restoration England of the 1660s. Yet with a shift of locale, and a slight re-write, it could just as well be a western. Think "Zorro." Indeed it borrows lots of bits and pieces from classic westerns -- such as Hugh Grant's character jumping from atop a 30 foot wall on to the back of his horse.

    "The Lady and the Highwayman" was filmed in England, using several real period castles and manor houses as locations. Both the detailed sets and the lavish costumes mesh seamlessly with the period buildings. The costume department did a great job, as much with the soldiers' uniforms, armor, and weapons, as with the courtiers' finery.

    The cast is excellent, and the dialog, by Terence Feely, was well written. 28-year old Hugh Grant looks young and suave, but doesn't say a whole lot. The star is young Lysette Anthony, then 25, and she is terrific. Oliver Reed is a menacingly villainous Phillip Gage. Michael York is a dashing King Charles II.

    I just saw the film on a $1 DigiView DVD sold by WalMart. It was definitely not a digital transfer -- but its graininess and off colors actually enhanced the impression of its being a 1930s film, rather than 1980s. It's no classic, but I enjoyed watching it, and I've seen plenty worse. 6/10.

    For another quirky and retro view of 17th century England, check out "Winstanley" by Kevin Brownlow.
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    • Release date
      • January 22, 1989 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gefährdete Liebe
    • Filming locations
      • Dorney Court, Dorney, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Gainsborough Pictures
      • RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana
      • The Grade Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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