Stars: Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, John Hurt, Tim Roth, Eric Stoltz, Brian Cox

Director: Michael Caton-Jones

Summary: A rousing film version of Sir Walter Scott's sweeping romantic adventure based on the life of Scottish hero Robert Roy MacGregor (Liam Neeson) who battled a despotic English secretary appointed by the king to watch over Scottish highlands.

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When released in 2000, The Dishachieved the highest opening gross in its native Australia, a testament to the country's pride in its home-grown movies. Concentrating on that legendary day in July 1969 when Neil Armstrong set foot on the Moon The Dishlooks at the small but crucial role of the Parkes satellite receiver, without which the world would never have seen the historic landing. Sam Neill is the pipe-smoking "Dish Master" Cliff, whose team includes Dish mover "Mitch", distractedly love-struck electronics nerd Glenn and NASA representative Al.

The Dishcould have played the plot premise as a documentary or with a dramatic edge, but chooses instead to present the story at a leisurely comedic pace which oozes charm. The excited little community offers a snapshot of a fondly remembered past full of the idealism of the 1960s. Populated by warm-hearted souls, it's easy to forgive the town band welcoming a US Ambassador with the "Hawaii 5-0" theme instead of the National Anthem. The Dishmay not have the sense of danger of Apollo 13, or the dazzling FX of something like Armageddon, but it does have rounded, enjoyable characterisation and a truthful, warming atmosphere, making it easily one of the most enjoyable films inspired by the "space race". --Paul Tonks

Aspect Ratio:	4:3 Full Frame, 2.35 Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Booklet, Trailer, Interactive Menu, Chapter Selections
Subtitles:	Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
Year:	1995
Release Date:	February 1, 2000
Runtime:	133 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	15896 D V D
Keywords:	Action, General, Wide, Screen, Roy, Rob, Adventure
Genre:	Action/Adventure