The Patriot
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.
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Nominated for 3 Oscars. 9 wins & 23 nominations total
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"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."
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$110,000,000
Revenue
$215,294,342
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Cast
Mel Gibson
Benjamin Martin
Heath Ledger
Gabriel Martin
Joely Richardson
Charlotte Selton
Jason Isaacs
Col. William Tavington
Chris Cooper
Col. Harry Burwell
Tchéky Karyo
Jean Villeneuve
René Auberjonois
Reverend Oliver
Lisa Brenner
Anne Howard
Tom Wilkinson
Gen. Cornwallis
Donal Logue
Dan Scott
Leon Rippy
John Billings
Adam Baldwin
Capt. Wilkins
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Dean Devlin
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John Williams
Original Music Composer
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Caleb Deschanel
Director of Photography
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Robert Rodat
Screenplay
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Gary Levinsohn
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Mark Gordon
Producer
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Roland Emmerich
Director
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Roland Emmerich
Executive Producer
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Ute Emmerich
Executive Producer
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William Fay
Executive Producer
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