The Patriot
movie
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.
Released June 28, 2000
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.
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
René Auberjonois
as
Reverend Oliver
Lisa Brenner
as
Anne Howard
Tom Wilkinson
as
Gen. Cornwallis
Donal Logue
as
Dan Scott
Leon Rippy
as
John Billings
Adam Baldwin
as
Capt. Wilkins
Crew
John Williams
as
Original Music Composer
Caleb Deschanel
as
Director of Photography
Roland Emmerich
as
Director
Robert Rodat
as
Screenplay
Kirk M. Petruccelli
as
Production Design
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Barry Chusid
as
Art Direction
Gary Levinsohn
as
Producer
Deborah L. Scott
as
Costume Design
Dean Devlin
as
Producer
Mark Gordon
as
Producer
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Steve Park
as
Set Decorating Coordinator
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Thomas Nellen
as
Makeup Department Head