Robert Roy MacGregor (played by Liam Neeson) is a protagonist in Rob Roy.
Main protagonist and leader of Clan MacGregor. Borrows money to support his clan but faces betrayal and theft. Becomes an outlaw after refusing to frame a political rival, endures severe personal tragedy including his wife's assault, and strategically fights back against his enemies. Ultimately escapes execution, wins a decisive duel to clear his debt and restore his honor, and reunites with his family. Archibald Cunningham (played by Tim Roth) appears in Rob Roy.
A talented but cruel aristocrat who steals MacGregor's loan money by murdering his friend. He orchestrates the rape of Mary to flush MacGregor from hiding. Confesses his atrocities with glee during capture. Engages in a fatal duel with MacGregor where his showboating proves his downfall, leading to his death. Killearn (played by Brian Cox) appears in Rob Roy.
Montrose's estate factor who facilitates the initial betrayal by revealing the loan details to Cunningham. Later imprisoned by MacGregor, he cruelly taunts Mary about her assault and threatens her unborn child, ultimately leading to his execution by Mary and Alasdair. Betty (played by Vicki Masson) appears in Rob Roy.
Coll (played by Ewan Stewart) appears in Rob Roy.
Gregor (played by Jason Flemyng) appears in Rob Roy.
Argyll (played by Andrew Keir) appears in Rob Roy.
A powerful political rival of Montrose who is falsely accused of Jacobitism by Montrose to test MacGregor's loyalty. MacGregor's refusal to lie protects him. Later, Argyll grants the MacGregor family asylum, arranges the final duel, and financially underwrites the wager that secures their freedom.
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Characters
Robert Roy MacGregor
(played by Liam Neeson) — protagonist
Main protagonist and leader of Clan MacGregor. Borrows money to support his clan but faces betrayal and theft. Becomes an outlaw after refusing to frame a political rival, endures severe personal trag...
Archibald Cunningham
(played by Tim Roth) — supporting
A talented but cruel aristocrat who steals MacGregor's loan money by murdering his friend. He orchestrates the rape of Mary to flush MacGregor from hiding. Confesses his atrocities with glee during ca...
Killearn
(played by Brian Cox) — supporting
Montrose's estate factor who facilitates the initial betrayal by revealing the loan details to Cunningham. Later imprisoned by MacGregor, he cruelly taunts Mary about her assault and threatens her unb...
Betty
(played by Vicki Masson) — minor
Coll
(played by Ewan Stewart) — minor
Gregor
(played by Jason Flemyng) — supporting
Argyll
(played by Andrew Keir) — supporting
A powerful political rival of Montrose who is falsely accused of Jacobitism by Montrose to test MacGregor's loyalty. MacGregor's refusal to lie protects him. Later, Argyll grants the MacGregor family...
