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Oct 4, 1999 · The film, set in 18th century London, tells the story of a gentleman named Macleane (Jonny Lee Miller) and an unwashed rogue named Plunkett (Robert Carlyle). Macleane is not entirely a gentleman (the movie opens with him being sentenced for public drunkenness), but at least he knows how to play one, and the accent is right.
After meeting in prison in the wake of a botched grave robbery, two strangers from different echelons of English society -- scheming lowlife William Plunkett (Robert Carlyle) and gentleman-debtor...
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- Jake Scott
- R
- Robert Carlyle
Oct 1, 1999 · Plunkett & Macleane: Directed by Jake Scott. With Jonny Lee Miller, Iain Robertson, Robert Carlyle, Ken Stott. Two robbers are persecuted by the law, whose servants are not much better and even worse.
- (10K)
- Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Jake Scott
- 1999-10-01
Plunkett & Macleane Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Angie Errigo Radio Times. There are some spirited moments, but this is mostly a chaotic jumble of style...
No sooner has the pair amassed a fresh trove of stolen treasure than he squanders it at the gaming table and the tailor's. The two team up in prison, where Plunkett recognizes Macleane as a man...
User Reviews. Recap: Macleane (Miller) witnesses a robbery by Plunkett (Carlyle) that goes wrong. Plunkett's partner get shot (and killed) but not until after he has swallowed a great ruby. Plunkett and Macleane then meet at the cemetery when both try to get hold of the ruby.
Apr 4, 1999 · This film is better than the critics seem to think! Take it for what it is, a lightweight romp, and it's an enjoyable way of passing a couple of hours; the cinematography is excellent and the ...
