Question 1

Why did Tim Roth think he'd be fired from 'Rob Roy'?

Accepted Answer

Tim Roth thought he'd be fired for making his character Archibald Cunningham too eccentric, but director Michael Caton-Jones told him to be even more campy and eccentric. Roth later received a BAFTA Award and Oscar/Golden Globe nominations for the role.

Question 2

How was the remote Scottish filming location for 'Rob Roy' accessed?

Accepted Answer

The movie was shot entirely on-location in Scotland, with parts of the Highlands so remote that crews had to reach them by helicopter.

Question 3

What historical detail is referenced in Montrose's line about Queen Anne's lack of an heir?

Accepted Answer

Montrose's line references Queen Anne's seventeen pregnancies that resulted in six miscarriages, six stillbirths, two children who lived minutes, two daughters who died young, and a son who died at age eleven.

Question 4

Why did Jason Flemyng take an extra role against his agent's wishes?

Accepted Answer

Jason Flemyng took an extra role against his agent's wishes because he was determined to act alongside his idol Tim Roth.

Question 5

What conflict occurred between Brian Cox and director Michael Caton-Jones during filming?

Accepted Answer

Brian Cox admitted he didn't get along with director Michael Caton-Jones, claiming Caton-Jones had little respect for the script or cast. Cox completely lost respect when Caton-Jones fired cinematographer Roger Deakins mid-shoot.

Question 6

Why did Tim Roth think he might be fired from 'Rob Roy'?

Accepted Answer

Tim Roth thought he would be fired for making his character Archibald Cunningham too eccentric, but director Michael Caton-Jones told him to be even more campy and eccentric instead.

Question 7

How was the filming of 'Rob Roy' logistically challenging?

Accepted Answer

The movie was shot entirely on-location in Scotland, with many parts of the Highlands so remote that they had to be reached by helicopter.

Question 8

What historical detail is referenced in Montrose's line about the Queen?

Accepted Answer

Montrose's line bemoaning the Queen's lack of an heir references her seventeen pregnancies, which resulted in multiple miscarriages, stillbirths, and only one son who died young.

Question 9

Why did Jason Flemyng take a small role in 'Rob Roy' against his agent's wishes?

Accepted Answer

Jason Flemyng took the part of an extra to act alongside Tim Roth, one of his idols, despite his agent's opposition.

Question 10

What conflict did Brian Cox have with the director of 'Rob Roy'?

Accepted Answer

In his memoir, Brian Cox admitted he did not get along with director Michael Caton-Jones, claiming Caton-Jones had little respect for the script or cast, and lost all respect when Caton-Jones fired cinematographer Roger Deakins.

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