The Lady and the Highwayman

1988 NR 1h 30m 5.5

Swashbuckling tale of romance, betrayal, jealousy, banditry, murder, and court intrigue set in the 1660s, during the Restoration to the English throne of King Charles II.

The young Lady Panthea Vyne (Lysette Anthony) falls in love with the handsome highwayman (Hugh Grant), who saves her from her brutal husband. He kills him in a fair duel. Later, when Charles II (Michael York) is reinstated as King of England, she attends the royal court. But here she becomes the enemy of the King's former mistress, and the plot against her thickens. Written by

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Info about The Lady and the Highwayman

Studio(s): Gainsborough Pictures, The Grade Company

Originally Released: United States on Dec 03, 1988

Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance, History