The Lady and the Highwayman is a 1989 English-language Adventure Drama motion picture written by Barbara Cartland and Terence Feely. The movie is directed by John Hough and produced by Albert Fennell, John Hough, Peter Manley and Sir Lew Grade. 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. The lady and the highwayman stars See Below in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including Emma Samms, Oliver Reed, Claire Bloom, Christopher Cazenove, Lysette Anthony and Hugh Grant. The music was composed by Laurie Johnson. Cinematography was done by Terry Cole. The film has a running time of 90 minutes. It was released on 22nd January 1989. Distribution rights for the film were acquired by Gainsborough Pictures.