Film Intro"Plunkett & MacLeane" is a British criminal activity comedy film directed by Jake Scott in 1999. It was embeded in the middle of the 18th century and stars Jonny Lee Miller as MacLeane and Robert Carlyle as Plunkett, a set of lawbreakers who rob the abundant to feed the bad.
Characters and PretextJames MacLeane (Jonny Lee Miller) is a down-on-his-luck gentleman with debts to pay, while Will Plunkett (Robert Carlyle) is a resourceful burglar whose partner was eliminated. They are a not likely duo who chooses to integrate their skills to improve their desperate circumstances.
PlotThe movie starts in a carriage held by Plunkett's previous partner, and when the robbery fails, MacLeane gets jailed for interfering by opportunity, while Plunkett runs away. MacLeane is later on released by Plunkett, who had a plan to team up and perform larger criminal activities, taking from the elite abundant of London's society and offering the products to a fence.
Plunkett's shrewd mind sets perfectly with MacLeane's social proficiency, as the latter quickly incorporates into high society, pretending to be a gentleman to get near their wealthy victims. He also falls in love with Rebecca Gibson (Liv Tyler), the niece of corrupt Lord Gibson (Michael Gambon). Plunkett and MacLeane, called as "The Gentleman Highwaymen", soon gain notoriety among London's crowded streets.
DisputeIn spite of their success, they must constantly keep one action ahead of Thief Taker General Chance (Ken Stott), a corrupt and unyieldly law enforcer determined to bring them down. MacLeane's growing infatuation with Lady Rebecca likewise puts both males at threat, as it threatens to reveal their deceptive identity. Although Plunkett encourages him to keep away, MacLeane is identified to win her heart.
Climax and ResolutionWhen Rebecca finds out about MacLeane's secret identity as an outlaw, she is abducted by General Chance as bait to capture both males. Along with Rebecca's kidnapping, MacLeane is likewise recognized as a fraud by Lord Gibson throughout a luxurious party and is thrown into prison. Meanwhile, Plunkett tricks General Chance and handles to complimentary MacLeane. The 2 mount a bold rescue operation to conserve Lady Rebecca at the last minute prior to she is drilled in the head - a gruesome punishment for her supposed madness for enjoying a citizen.
Just when they are about to be cornered by the authorities, individuals they had actually assisted earlier concerned their help, assisting them escape. The film ends with the duo going their different ways; MacLeane, now wed to Lady Rebecca, being accepted in upper class, and Plunkett taking a trip to America with his share of the loot to start a new life.
Conclusion"Plunkett & MacLeane" effectively integrates the stylings of period drama with modern humor and sensibilities. It is an awesome experience that showcases the contrast in between upper class and the criminal underworld versus the background of 18th-century England.
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