The Patriot overview

The Patriot

Synopsis:

Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin, the director/producer team responsible for such sci-fi blockbusters as Independence Day, Stargate, and Godzilla, take a step back in time with this drama set during the American Revolution. Farmer Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) was born and raised in South Carolina, and fought bravely during the French-Indian wars. But since the death of his wife, Benjamin has renounced violence and quietly tends his crops, raising his seven children alone. In 1776, over Benjamin's objections, his oldest son Gabriel (Heath Ledger) joins the fight against the British.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Roland Emmerich
  • Studio: Columbia Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Centropolis Entertainment
  • Year: 2000
  • Run Time: 165 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • MPAA Rating: R (for strong war violence)
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Historical Film
  • Filmed in: Color
  • Release: 2000 06 28 (USA)