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The Patriot (2000)

The Patriot (2000)

Action Drama History War

Before they were soldiers, they were family. Before they were legends, they were heroes. Before there was a nation, there was a fight for freedom.

Release Date: 2000, June 28
Directors: Roland Emmerich
Countries: Germany, United States of America
Production: Columbia Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Centropolis Entertainment, Global Medien KG
Cast: Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Jason Isaacs, Shan Omar Huey, Tyler Long, Bill Roberson, Zach Hanner, Chris Cooper, Tom Wilkinson, Roy McCrerey, John Curran, Logan Lerman

Overview:

After 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.

Keywords:

insurgence based on true story gore soldier 18th century loss of loved one mission patriotism historical fiction rebel southern usa american revolution sword fight daughter patriot general south carolina revolutionary war