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.
IMDb7.2RT61%MC63/100TMDB7.183
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.
Details
Release date2000-06-28
Runtime165 min
GenresDrama, History, War, Action
DirectorRoland Emmerich
CastMel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, Tchéky Karyo, René Auberjonois, Lisa Brenner
ProductionColumbia Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Centropolis Entertainment, Global Medien KG
CountriesGermany, United States of America
LanguagesEnglish
AwardsNominated for 3 Oscars. 9 wins & 23 nominations total
