The patriot 2000 cast and crew mel gibson portrays benjamin martin, an unassuming man who is forced to join the american revolution when the. The patriot is a 2000 american epic historical fiction war film directed by roland emmerich, written by robert rodat, and starring mel gibson, chris cooper, heath ledger, and jason isaacs. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. In the patriot mel gibson gives a more than adequate portrayal of benjamin martin. The patriot 2000 mel gibson as benjamin martin imdb. There is no getting away from the fact that mel gibson is absolutely magnificent in the starring role. The late heath ledger ledger is similarly superb in the supporting role.
A widower and past war hero just wants to live in peace and farm his land until a cruel british officer brings the american revolution to his door. A farmer is driven to lead a militia during the american revolution. In what was one of the more anticipated films of the summer, mel gibson once again takes on the british in the patriot. Kdyz ale jeho domov v jizni karoline zpustosi anglicka armada, benjamin martin pochopi, ze pouze.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Apr 09, 2011 a clip from the movie patriot, mel gibson kills 22 british redcoats to get his son back. Might be a bit graphic for little ones to watch though. San diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. This is a very violent movie, with many graphic battle scenes, vividly portrayed. Watch the patriot online stream full movie directv. In 1776 south carolina, widower and legendary war hero benjamin martin mel gibson finds himself thrust into the midst of the american revolutionary war as he helplessly watches his family torn. Gabriel martin, not benjamin martin, is the patriot and. The patriot mel gibson ann recruits the parishioners by gurkhaboy. Mel gibson portrays benjamin martin, an unassuming man who is forced to join the american revolution when the british threaten to take his farm away from him. Oct 25, 2012 benjamin mel gibson, with the help of two of his sons, massacres a number of british soldiers to rescue gabriel heath ledger whos held captive for treason.
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. The patriot is a fable arguing the futility of pacifism, set against the backdrop of the revolutionary war. Roland emmerich and dean devlin, the directorproducer team responsible for such scifi blockbusters as independence day, stargate, and godzilla, take a step back in time with this drama set. Get the best deals on mel gibson the patriot 2000 film vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at. He is best known for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as max rockatansky in the first three films of the postapocalyptic action series mad max and as martin riggs in the buddy cop film series lethal weapon born in peekskill, new york, gibson moved with his parents to. Mel colmcille gerard gibson ao born january 3, 1956 is an american actor and filmmaker. Peaceful farmer benjamin martin is driven to lead the colonial militia during the american revolution when a sadistic british officer murders his son. Having won a barrelload of oscars for braveheart, gibbo now returns to the country of his birth america, not. Mel gibson, heath ledger, jason isaacs, tom wilkinson 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. While a student at the national institute of dramatic art in sydney, he was given an uncredited role in i never promised you a rose garden and subsequently appeared as a leading actor in the micro budget surf drama. In an emotionally charged performance gibson is william wallace a bold scotsman who uses the steel of his sword and the fire of his intellect to rally his countrymen to liberation from the english occupation of scotland. The patriot 2000 r 2h 45m dramas a widower and past war hero just wants to live in peace and farm his land until a cruel british officer brings the american revolution to his door.
The patriot mel gibson ann recruits the parishioners. Benjamin martin mel gibson je mirumilovny osadnik, ktery chce sve nejblizsi za kazdou cenu uchranit pred krvavymi hruzami kolonialni valky. The patriot 18 movie clip tomahawk massacre 2000 hd. Movie the patriot extended version show more show less. Actually, heath ledgers gabriel martin has more in common with william wallace than benjamin martin does.
It is rousing and entertaining, and you get your moneys worth, but there isnt an idea in it that will stand up to thoughtful scrutiny. Mel gibson, heath ledger, jason isaacs, tom wilkinson. Make offer the patriot mel gibson heath ledger vhs 2000 new sealed. Find the perfect the patriot mel gibson stock photo.
Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. The patriot 2000, a film by roland emmerich theiapolis. The rest of the supporting cast are similarly excellent and this all comes together to make this a magnificent film. Mel gibson the patriot 2000 film vhs tapes for sale ebay. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. A farmer who fought in the frenchindian war, benjamin martin gibson has no desire to fight against the british even though they are being taxed beyond reason because he knows what war can drive men to do.
At the time of the film s release, some historians noted the similarity between this and the notorious nazi massacre of french villagers. A reluctant south carolina farmer mel gibson is forced to fight the british in this epic adventure of the american revolution. We have your retired frenchindian war heronow farmerwidowerpacifist for convenience well call him mel gibson. Roland emmerich and dean devlin, the directorproducer team responsible for such scifi blockbusters as independence day, stargate, and godzilla, take a. When his oldest sons wife is ruthlessly killed, and his young son is shot through the back before his eyes, martin is unable to suppress the soldier. Flag scene from the patriot mel gibson movie duration. The patriot is a 2000 american epic historical fiction war film directed by roland emmerich, written. In 1776 south carolina, widower benjamin martin gibson finds himself thrust into the midst of the american revolutionary war as he helplessly watches his family being torn apart by the savage forces of the british redcoats. Braveheart mel gibsons richly detailed academy awardwinning saga of fierce combat tender love and the will to risk it all for freedom. Dagegen haben amerikanische rechtsradikale, so hei. The film mainly takes place in rural berkeley county, south carolina, and depicts the story of an american colonist, nominally loyal to the british crown. Financial analysis of the patriot 2000 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Parents need to know that the patriot is a 2000 movie in which mel gibson plays a south carolina farmer who joins the cause of liberty in the revolutionary war.
A clip from the movie patriot, mel gibson kills 22 british redcoats to get his son back. Together with his patriotic son, gabriel, the pair faces the vicious redcoats with a heroism that reflects the stubborn pride of a young countrys most dedicated supporters. Braveheart mel gibson s richly detailed academy awardwinning saga of fierce combat tender love and the will to risk it all for freedom. The patriot film is an excellent teaching tool by american revolution institute. With mel gibson, heath ledger, joely richardson, jason isaacs. Having won a barrelload of oscars for braveheart, gibbo now returns to the country of his birth america, not oz in fact to battle the brits once. See more ideas about mel gibson, patriots and i movie. Jun 28, 2000 the patriot is a fable arguing the futility of pacifism, set against the backdrop of the revolutionary war. The patriot is a bloody depiction of americas revolutionary war with mel gibson doing a road show knockoff of william wallace whom he played in braveheart. Benjamin mel gibson, with the help of two of his sons, massacres a number of british soldiers to rescue gabriel heath ledger whos held captive for treason.
When his oldest sons wife is ruthlessly killed, and his young son is shot through the back before his eyes, martin is unable to suppress the soldier within that he tried. See more ideas about about time movie, mel gibson and great movies. Mel gibson is an american actor, singer, director, and producer, who made his acting debut on the australian television drama series the sullivans 19761983. It isnt exactly the same and explores more, but i do like the film much better. The picture works, however, and features some spectacular set pieces and gorgeous cinematography, all of it perfectly realized in 4k with breathtaking splendor.
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