The Lady and the Highwayman

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The Lady and the Highwayman, produced by Lew Grade as part of a series of Barbara Cartland dramatizations in 1987, contains all the ingredients that made her unique style of romantic fiction so successful. The highwayman in question, known as Silver Blade, is actually an aristocratic outlaw played by a youthful Hugh Grant in a bouffant mullet wig. The lady is Panthea (Lysette Anthony), delicate but firm of purpose, who knows her man when she sees him. It's Restoration England, so the frocks are fabulous. But Cartland's pretensions to historical accuracy evaporate when she makes Charles II's mistress, Barbara Castlemaine (Dynasty's Emma Samms), the villainess of the piece.

From there, it's a freewheeling ride of Robin Hood-inspired philanthropy, duplicitous cousins, and some uncomfortably fetishistic shots of the rituals and instruments of execution, although everybody is rescued in time for the romantic soft-focus finale. Full of splendidly self-indulgent performances from the likes of Claire Bloom, John Mills, and Michael York, The Lady and the Highwayman is a feast of thespian ham. Somehow, the cast triumph over the banality of the basic material. --Piers Ford

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swords, kings, busting boosoms, and Hugh Grant.......2007-08-25

I first saw this movie years ago on tv as a teen. I remember my friend thinking Hugh Grant was soooo cute, I remember thinking, is she serious ... "does she need glasses?"

Well Hugh Grant became so popular, but this movie was made prior to this. I love Hugh Grants movies.

I don't think it is meant to be taken seriously. So if you enter, don't expect a literary classic turned movie of the week.

This movie makes me laugh and laugh, it is so cheesy and so 80's. So much of the time Grant looks bewildered and confused(possibly drugged?), or barely with a pulse of excitement. The women are dramatic with their bossoms busting out of their corsettes as they tilt over and fan rapidly. I'm telling you, that fan was whipping wildly! LOL...

This movie and whether it appeals to you is dependant greatly on your mood. But although I give only 3 stars due to lack of visual clarity, I wouldn't recommend it if it didn't genuinely make me snicker.

The Lady and the Highwayman.......2007-05-07

Story line was fair but the color was terrible and fuzzy. Wasn't worth watching or the price no matter how low the cost was.

Great Movie For The History Buffs.......2007-03-09

This is a great movie for the history buffs. It is a movie about court intrigue, plots, jealous courtiers, envy and about love in the court of King Louis IV of France. Hugh Grant plays a Robin Hood of the 18th century and the ever beautiful Emma Samms plays the King's mistress Louise de Valleire.

As seen on TV........2007-01-12

I bought this DVD b/c i had seen it on t.v before and just love old-fashioned romances esp.starring Hugh Grant. However, i didn't think the quality of pixels were that clear. Overall, still a good movie.

good Barbara Cartland adaptation.......2006-06-12

Filmed for British cable in the early 90's, this was one in a series of four movies based on the romantic period novels of Dame Barbara Cartland. Set during the reign of King Charles II, THE LADY AND THE HIGHWAYMAN is the tale of a love affair between notorious criminal Silver Blade (Hugh Grant) and Lady Panthea Vyne (Lysette Anthony). When the king's jealous mistress Barbara Castlemaine (Emma Samms) discovers the romance, she decides to send them both to the gallows. Swashbuckling adventure and breathless romance abound in this enjoyable tale. The cast also includes Oliver Reed, Gordon Jackson, Sir John Mills, Claire Bloom, Christopher Cazenove and Michael York.

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The Lady & The Highwayman
Starring: Hugh Grant; Emma Samms; Oliver Reed
Director: John Hough
Manufacturer: Passion Productions
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000294EQA
Release Date: 2002-02-02

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Set in old England, Hugh Grant ("Four Weddings & A Funeral", "Notting Hill") plays highwayman who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. But during one of his robberies, he falls in love with an aristocratic lady, Emma Samms ("Star Quest", "Delerious"). Now, he is forced to choose between his true love or his true cause. This swash-buckling romantic adventure will have you on the edge of your seat with every swing of Hugh's savage sword.

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swords, kings, busting boosoms, and Hugh Grant
The Lady and the Highwayman
Great Movie For The History Buffs
As seen on TV.
good Barbara Cartland adaptation

The Lady and the Highwayman
Starring: Emma Samms , Oliver Reed , Claire Bloom , Christopher Cazenove , and Lysette Anthony
Director: John Hough
Manufacturer: Westlake Ent. Group
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Release Date: 1989-01-01

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swords, kings, busting boosoms, and Hugh Grant.......2007-08-25

The Lady and the Highwayman.......2007-05-07

Story line was fair but the color was terrible and fuzzy. Wasn't worth watching or the price no matter how low the cost was.

Great Movie For The History Buffs.......2007-03-09

As seen on TV........2007-01-12

good Barbara Cartland adaptation.......2006-06-12

The Lady and the Highway Man & Long John Silver-(2 Feature Films)

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The Lady and the Highway Man & Long John Silver-(2 Feature Films)

Manufacturer: FVC
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

2 movies
248 total minutes
Digitall Remastered
New and Sealed

ASIN: B000E794XS

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The Lady and the Highway Man DVD with a bonus feature "Long John Silver" 248 total minutes. Brnad New and Sealed.

The Lady and the Highwayman [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia ]

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The Lady and the Highwayman [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia ]
Director: John Hough
Manufacturer: Reel
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Australia released, PAL/Region 4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. LANGUAGES: English (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Subtitles), SYNOPSIS: The young lady Panthea Vyne falls in love with the handsome highwayman who saves her from her brutal husband. He kills him in a fair duel. Later on when Charles the 2nd is reinstated as King of England she attends the royal court. But here she becomes the enemy of the kings former mistress and the plot against her thickens. SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu,

The Lady and the Highwayman/Passion, Power, Murder

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Starring: Grant , and Pfeiffer
Manufacturer: Pop Flix
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ASIN: B000FWHVGO
Release Date: 2006-07-11

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The Lady and the Highwayman
Starring: Lysette Anthony , Ian Bannen , John Baskcomb , Claire Bloom , and Christopher Cazenove
Director: John Hough
Manufacturer: Legacy Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00077BOHY
Release Date: 2005-03-01

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Amusing ... perhaps unintentionally so.
A good film that I enjoyed watching!

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Manufacturer: Digiview
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

The Inheritance

ASIN: B0009JPUTS

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Romance and adventure intersect in this wonderful period film featuring Hugh Grant in one of his earliest appearances. Ably supported by an all star British cast,... Oliver Reed, Robert Morley, Michael York. The tale of a dashing swordsman who, in the 17th century, must rescue a beautiful lady from a jealous rival and former mistress of King Charles II.

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Amusing ... perhaps unintentionally so........2006-04-17

I imagine that if any of the huge-name actors in this movie (such as Hugh Grant or Michael York) were ever on a talk show on which the host showed a clip of this movie, they would most likely be quite embarrassed. Other reviewers have noted the accuracy of the period costumes, and this may be so, but it is nonetheless a romance of the cheesiest calibre. It smacks of hackneyed melodrama, silly dialogue ("I should shoot you where you stand, but that is not my way."), and hokey lighting during the "romantic" bits. It was, I believe, a made-for-TV movie, though, so this is perhaps to be expected.

All the same, if you are a fan of the actors who are in it -- especially Hugh Grant, and would like to see him in one of his early works, or if you are like me and are (unintentionally?) amused by cheesy romances, then you will certainly enjoy this. =)

A good film that I enjoyed watching! .......2005-07-18

It isn't the quality of Pirates of the Carribean or Lord of the Rings, but it has a nice oldtime feel to it that I love. Hugh Grant is young and vibrant in this film of his earlier years. The characters are all fairly well portayed. It has some good fight scenes as well, again, not as good as nowaday fight scenes, but still captivating. The costumes/makeup are wonderful to look at, as well as the variety of scenery. It has just the right amount of romance, action and drama. And good suspene! I give it 4 out of 5 stars simply because I think it could be better quality, but overall, its a good movie to watch over and over again for years to come.

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swords, kings, busting boosoms, and Hugh Grant
The Lady and the Highwayman
Great Movie For The History Buffs
As seen on TV.
good Barbara Cartland adaptation

The Lady and the Highwayman
Starring: Emma Samms , Oliver Reed , Claire Bloom , Christopher Cazenove , and Lysette Anthony
Director: John Hough
Manufacturer: Madacy Records
ProductGroup: DVD
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swords, kings, busting boosoms, and Hugh Grant.......2007-08-25

The Lady and the Highwayman.......2007-05-07

Story line was fair but the color was terrible and fuzzy. Wasn't worth watching or the price no matter how low the cost was.

Great Movie For The History Buffs.......2007-03-09

As seen on TV........2007-01-12

good Barbara Cartland adaptation.......2006-06-12

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[DVD] The Lady and the Highwayman

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The Inheritance

ASIN: B00073ILGA

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The young lady Panthea Vyne falls in love with the handsome highwayman who saves her from her brutal husband. He kills him in a fair duel. Later on when Charles the 2nd is reinstated as King of England she attends the royal court. But here she becomes the enemy of the kings former mistress and the plot against her thickens.

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