The read
It runs long at 2h 45m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
Metacritic63/100
4,472 audience votes
Key crew
- Roland EmmerichDirector
- Robert RodatScreenplay
- John WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Mel GibsonBenjamin Martin
- Heath LedgerGabriel Martin
- Joely RichardsonCharlotte Selton
- Jason IsaacsCol. William Tavington
- Chris CooperCol. Harry Burwell
- Tchéky KaryoJean Villeneuve
- René AuberjonoisReverend Oliver
- Lisa BrennerAnne Howard
- Tom WilkinsonGen. Cornwallis
- Donal LogueDan Scott
- Leon RippyJohn Billings
- Adam BaldwinCapt. Wilkins
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