Directed by John Huston, this bawdy story tells the story of young Davey Haggard (John Hurt) who spends his life trying to live up to the legacy of his father, one of Scotland’s most notorious highwaymen. Problem is, though, that Davey just isn’t very good at being very bad. Having his childhood friend Annie (Pamela Franklin) dog is every step trying to convert him from his evil ways doesn’t help, neither does the band of fellow thieves he pals around with. They all want him to be something other than he is, and Davey just wants to be like his dad. The story gets a wee bit silly as it rolls along, but there’s a charm to it all coming from Houston’s playful direction and Hurt’s delightful performance.
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