Mel gibson blots his copybook yet again with this account of the american war of. 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. 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. Watch the patriot online full movie from 2000 yidio. Also, does anyone know who trained mel gibson in its use. Sep 12, 2015 in the patriot, mel gibson plays benjamin martin, a leader of a colonial militia during the revolutionary war. Oct 25, 2012 susan skye bartusiak runs after her father mel gibson begging him to not leave the family again to go back to war. In addition, the digital mastering makes for a clearer picture with crisp. The unique thing about this movie is how mel gibson s go to weapon was the tomahawk during the hand to hand combat scenes. Susan skye bartusiak runs after her father mel gibson begging him to not leave the family again to go back to war. I was quite surprised when my yr old daughter came home with a permission slip stating that her social studies american history class would be watching mel gibsons the patriot 2000 because it shows many important aspects of this historical event, including the advantage of guerilla warefare and tactics over conventional european fighting, the reluctance of of the population to join.
Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of rca records label. 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, who is swept into the american revolutionary war when. A reluctant south carolina farmer mel gibson is forced to fight the british in this epic adventure of the american revolution. Roland emmerich and dean devlin, the directorproducer team.
Who made the tomahawk used by mel gibson in the patriot. Mel gibson and heath ledger star as father and son in. His mother was irish, from county longford, while his americanborn father is of mostly irish descent. 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. In the patriot, mel gibson plays benjamin martin, a leader of a colonial militia during the revolutionary war. Search, discover and share your favorite mel gibson gifs. 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. With mel gibson, heath ledger, joely richardson, jason isaacs. 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 apart by the savage forces of the british redcoats. Mel gibsons lush, savage revolutionary war epic is given the royal treatment in this dvd from columbiatristar.
The patriot by roland emmerich mel gibson, heath ledger. 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. As the war drags on, benjamin and his family continue to fight for american freedom. But when his son is captured by the british, he decides the best course of action is to pick up a gun and get to work. The extended cut has numerous scenes that were omitted from the original release and they add extra dimension to the story. 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 2000 cast and crew 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. 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. 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 again. The patriot 48 movie clip papa dont go 2000 hd youtube. Mel gibsons benjamin martin is the widowed patriarch of the family and the catalyst for the story of the patriot, but he is not the patriot. The patriot 2000 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.
The move the patriot hit the theaters by storm and became a classic for all men around the country. 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. The picture works, however, and features some spectacular set pieces and gorgeous cinematography, all of it perfectly realized in 4k with breathtaking splendor. Directed by roland emmerich and written by robert rodat. Go on youtube and type in mel gibson patriot tomahawk scenes and you will get a few of the many popular scenes that showcase this beautiful piece. 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. Mel columcille gerard gibson was born january 3, 1956 in peekskill, new york, usa, as the sixth of eleven children of hutton gibson, a railroad brakeman, and anne patricia reilly gibson who died in december of 1990. Find the perfect the patriot mel gibson stock photo. A farmer is driven to lead a militia during the american revolution.
Benjamin schickt seine tochter zu charlotte selton joely richardson. 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 sydney. See more ideas about about time movie, mel gibson and great movies. For the best experience please update your browser. Peaceful farmer benjamin martin is driven to lead the colonial militia during the american revolution when a sadistic british officer murders his son. There is no getting away from the fact that mel gibson is absolutely magnificent.
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. Jun 27, 2000 in what was one of the more anticipated films of the summer, mel gibson once again takes on the british in the patriot. A reluctant south carolina farmer mel gibson is forced to fight the british in this adventure epic set during the time of the american revolution. The patriot is a 2000 american historical fiction war film directed by roland emmerich, written by robert rodat, and starring mel gibson, chris cooper, heath ledger, and jason isaacs. 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.
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. This is a very violent movie, with many graphic battle scenes, vividly portrayed. Mel gibson s lush, savage revolutionary war epic is given the royal treatment in this dvd from columbiatristar. Mel gibson, heath ledger, joely richardson, jason isaacs, chris cooper, tcheky karyo, rene auberjonois, lisa brenner.
Mel colmcille gerard gibson ao born january 3, 1956 is an american actor and filmmaker. 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. 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. Mel gibson and heath ledger star as father and son in this actionpacked revolutionary war drama. The patriot 2000 all fightbattle scenes edited april.
Watch the patriot online stream full movie directv. How historically inaccurate is mel gibsons the patriot. Mel gibson, heath ledger, joely richardson, jason isaacs. Mel gibson, heath ledger, jason isaacs, tom wilkinson. The patriot is one of my favorite movies of all time, and this extended cut is worth buying if you are a lover of this wonderful movie. Having won a barrelload of oscars for braveheart, gibbo now returns to the country of his birth america, not. Oct 30, 2008 yes ive watched it, but i dont use it for a educational tool its not close to accurate, it is simple a movie meant for entertainment, and for that purpose it is a good movie. Actress who played mel gibsons daughter in the patriot died of an.
The film is shown in an anamorphic widescreen presentation, which preserves the original 2. Im sorry i couldnt answer more of them, but i have. 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. Download for free on all your devices computer, smartphone, or tablet. The dark knight trilogy more than just a man soundtrack medley duration. The unique thing about this movie is how mel gibsons go to weapon was the tomahawk during the hand to hand combat scenes. 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. A 2000 film starring mel gibson, depicting an american who enters the american revolutionary war when his sons are threatened. In what was one of the more anticipated films of the summer, mel gibson once again takes on the british in the patriot. Thanks so much to mel gibson for stopping to chat today. Tomahawk in the patriot discussion in general knife discussion started by k williams, aug 11, 2004.
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