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The Patriot
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The Patriot

2000-06-28 · 165 min · ★ 7.2

War · History · Drama

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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Directors
Roland Emmerich
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Centropolis Entertainment, Global Medien KG
Countries
Germany, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 110,000,000
Revenue
USD 215,294,342

Top Cast

Mel GibsonMel GibsonBenjamin Martin
Heath LedgerHeath LedgerGabriel Martin
Joely RichardsonJoely RichardsonCharlotte Selton
Jason IsaacsJason IsaacsCol. William Tavington
Chris CooperChris CooperCol. Harry Burwell
Tchéky KaryoTchéky KaryoJean Villeneuve
René AuberjonoisRené AuberjonoisReverend Oliver
Lisa BrennerLisa BrennerAnne Howard
Tom WilkinsonTom WilkinsonGen. Cornwallis
Donal LogueDonal LogueDan Scott
Leon RippyLeon RippyJohn Billings
Adam BaldwinAdam BaldwinCapt. Wilkins
Jay Arlen JonesOccam
Joey D. VieiraJoey D. VieiraPeter Howard
Gregory SmithGregory SmithThomas Martin
Mika BooremMika BooremMargaret Martin
Skye McCole BartusiakSkye McCole BartusiakSusan Martin
Trevor MorganTrevor MorganNathan Martin
Bryan ChafinSamuel Martin
Logan LermanLogan LermanWilliam Martin

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