Braveheart
1995 · Movie · 177 min. · United States
Based on the life of legendary 13th century Scottish hero William Wallace. Returning to his homeland following the death of an heirless king, Wallace (Mel Gibson) finds the political landscape precarious. Edward the Longshanks, King of England (Patrick McGoohan), has captured Scotland's throne and threatens the freedom of all Scottish people, as tyrannical policies instituted by the English plague the Scots. Initially, Wallace is content to stand by the wayside, yearning for the simple life of building a home and raising a family. However, when the woman he loves (Sophie Marceau) suffers a cruel fate at the hands of English soldiers, Wallace takes a stand against the new rule. With his fierce patriotism and determination, he gathers an amateur but passionately rebellious army. Although this makeshift force may be outnumbered by the English troops, their desperation and love for their land surpass any military maneuvers.
Direction Mel Gibson
Cast Mel Gibson · Sophie Marceau · Patrick McGoohan · Angus MacFadyen · Catherine McCormack · Brendan Gleeson · David O'Hara · Tommy Flanagan · Brian Cox · James Cosmo · Alun Armstrong · Ian Bannen · Sean McGinley · Gerard McSorley · Stephen Billington · Peter Hanly · Michael Byrne · John Kavanagh · Peter Mullan · David Gant · Malcolm Tierney · Richard Leaf
Soundtrack James Horner
Screenplay Randall Wallace
Cinematography John Toll
Original title Braveheart
8.0
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