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7.2After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army to defend their new nation, America, against the British, Benjamin reluctantly returns to his old life to protect his son.
Released: 2000-06-28165 minDir: Roland EmmerichDrama, History, War, Action
Cast
- Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin
- Heath Ledger as Gabriel Martin
- Joely Richardson as Charlotte Selton
- Jason Isaacs as Col. William Tavington
- Chris Cooper as Col. Harry Burwell
- Tchéky Karyo as Jean Villeneuve
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Ratings
IMDb
7.2/10
Article
The Patriot is a 2000 American epic historical war film directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Robert Rodat. The film stars Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, and Tom Wilkinson. Set in Berkeley County, South Carolina, it follows Benjamin Martin (Gibson), an American colonist who is opposed to going to war with Great Britain but, along with his son Gabriel (Ledger), gets swept into the American Revolutionary War when his home life is disrupted, and one of his sons is murdered by a cruel British officer (Isaacs).
The film had its world premiere in Century City on June 27, 2000, and was theatrically released in the United States on June 30, 2000 by Sony Pictures Releasing. It received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and grossed $215.3 million against a $110 million budget, and was nominated for three Academy Awards including Best Cinematography and Best Original Score.