The Lady and the Highwayman (1988): Cast
The Lady and the Highwayman is a 1988 romantic drama directed by John Hough, starring John Mills as Sir Lawrence Dobson, Oliver Reed and Michael York. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- John Hough
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gainsborough Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Lady and the Highwayman About?
The premise of The Lady and the Highwayman without spoilers.
During a daring robbery, a charismatic highwayman who robs the wealthy to aid the poor finds his heart captured by an aristocratic lady. As their forbidden romance deepens, he must decide whether to follow his love or remain loyal to his noble cause of stealing for the downtrodden.
The Lady and the Highwayman Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- king charles ii of england character
- swashbuckler adventure
- mistress
- england
- royal court
- highwayman
- duel
- house of stuart
- plumed hat
- wigs
- disguise
- lady in waiting
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- conspiracy
- mask
- monarchy
- wanted poster
- wanted man
- estate
- jealousy
- loss of pet
- dog
- loss of brother
- restoration
- swashbuckler
- stabbed in the back
- scaffold
- ring
- rescue
- interrupted hanging
- english restoration
- dungeon
- castle
- wrongful conviction
- sentenced to death
- prison
- false accusation
- death sentence
- courtroom
- sword fight
- aristocracy
- 17th century
- beheading
- based on novel
The Lady and the Highwayman Cast & Characters
John Mills leads the cast as Sir Lawrence Dobson, with Oliver Reed as Sir Phillip Gage and Michael York as King Charles II. Directed by John Hough; 38 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Hough
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John Mills as Sir Lawrence Dobson -
Oliver Reed as Sir Phillip Gage -
Michael York as King Charles II -
Robert Morley as Lord Chancellor
Also Starring in The Lady and the Highwayman
· 34 more- Gordon Jackson Harry
- Hugh Grant Lord Lucius Vyne
- Claire Bloom Lady Emma Darlington
- Ian Bannen Christian Drysdale
- Bernard Miles Judge
- James Booth Millionaire
- Liz Fraser Flossie
- Lysette Anthony Lady Panthea Vyne
- Emma Samms Barbara Castlemaine
- Christopher Cazenove Rudolph Vyne
- Tommy Duggan Kindly Gaoler
- Preston Lockwood Vicar
- Gareth Hunt Coachman / Sgt. Potter
- Stephan Chase Lord Evesham
- Roy Boyd Sir John
- Forbes Collins Krull
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- Greg Powell Roundhead Officer
- Terence Plummer Axeman
- Christopher Robbie Priest
- Kenneth Gilbert Lord Henry
- Glenn Webster Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Julia Verdin Lady Caroline
- Wayne Michaels Rory
- John Baskcomb Archbishop
- Lamya Derval The Queen
- Tricia Ford Poor Woman
- Jeffery Dench Magistrate
- Steffanie Pitt Martha
- Lea Rochelle Lady Anne
- Dorothy Lawrence Lady Henrietta
- Derek Pykett Sword-Bearer (uncredited)
- Jennifer Croxton Lady Sarah
- Floyd Bevan Jack
- Adam Whyte Richard Vyne
More from John Hough
More films directed by John Hough, best-rated first: The Legend of Hell House, Twins of Evil, Escape to Witch Mountain and Dirty Mary Crazy Larry.
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The Lady and the Highwayman Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “A Dama e O Assaltante” and “Amor en el bosque”.
- Also known as
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- A Dama e O Assaltante
- Amor en el bosque
- Gefährdete Liebe
- A Lady és az útonálló
- הליידי ופורע החוק
- 女士与路贼
- Dáma a zbojník
- 의적 실버블레이드
- Quý Bà Và Người Đi Đường
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Lady and the Duke, The King’s Thief and The Glorious Lady.
The Lady and the Highwayman FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Lady and the Highwayman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lady and the Highwayman?
The Lady and the Highwayman runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Lady and the Highwayman released?
The Lady and the Highwayman was released on December 3, 1988.
Who directed The Lady and the Highwayman?
The Lady and the Highwayman was directed by John Hough.
More films by John Hough Who is in the cast of The Lady and the Highwayman?
The Lady and the Highwayman stars John Mills as Sir Lawrence Dobson, Oliver Reed as Sir Phillip Gage and Michael York as King Charles II, among 38 credited actors.
Does The Lady and the Highwayman have a post-credit scene?
No. The Lady and the Highwayman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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