Rob Roy: Karakterer og handling

Rob Roy macGrecor: are a cattle drover and the leader of a clan in 18th century Scotland. Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing a 1000 guineas from the Marquis of Montrose. One of the Marquis's henchmen, Archibald Cunningham, hears about the loan from Montrose's friend, Killeen. Cunningham kills MacGregor's best friend MacDonald and steals the money.

While macGrecor is unable to pay his loan, he is forced to become an outlaw when he refuses to bear false witness for Montrose against the Duke of Argyll. He is hunted by Cunningham, who rapes MacGregor's wife Mary to provoke him. Cunningham ultimately captures MacGregor after killing his brother. However when Cunningham presents him to Montrose, MacGregor escapes. Meanwhile, Mary tells the Duke of Argyll that MacGregor fled from Montrose because of his refusal to bear false witness against him. She persuades Argyll to propose to Montrose a duel between MacGregor and Cunningham, leading to an exited sword duel to the death.

Archibald Cunningham: The Marquis of Montrose takes a troubled young man Archibald Cunningham into his home. But Cunningham is only trouble for the villagers, and the Marquis. He seduces the young housemaid, Betty, working in the Marquis' home, and he spends the Marquis' money without care or reason.