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The Patriot (2000) -- Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son.
The Patriot (2000) -- Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son.
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6.8/10   72,440 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Robert Rodat (written by)
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Release Date:
28 June 2000 (USA) more
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Tagline:
What would you do if they destroyed your home, threatened your family. Where would you draw the line? more
Plot:
Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 8 wins & 17 nominations more
User Comments:
Very Well Done more (1089 total)

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Also Known As:
Der Patriot (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong war violence.
Runtime:
165 min | 175 min (extended version)
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Color (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Although Col. William Tavington is supposedly "loosely" based on Col. Banastre Tarleton, there is probably more similarity than not. Both were equally bloodthirsty. On May 29, 1780, in Lancaster County, South Carolina, Tarleton led 200 men against 450 under the command of Col. Abraham Buford. Col. Abraham Buford offered to surrender and lay down their arms to Tarleton. Tarleton tricked Buford by offering the Colonials quarter, and when they laid down their arms, Tarleton ordered the British troops to attack without mercy. American casualties were 113 killed. This was known throughout the rest of the Revolution as "Buford's Massacre" and sealed the sentiments of the upper South Carolinian residents against the Loyalists and the British army, much as portrayed in the movie. In a conflicting account of the incident, Buford had rejected a proposal from Tarleton to surrender with the answer "Sir, I reject your proposals, and shall defend myself to the last extremity" - interpreted as an invitation to battle without quarter by Tarleton. The brave Virginian troops fought to the death while Buford, their commander, left them to their fate and fled. More Revolutionary War battles were fought in South Carolina than in the rest of the colonies combined. more
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Continuity: In the final fight scene between Tavington and Martin, when Col. Tavington slices Martin's back, you can see the bayonet sticking out of Martin's stomach. Seconds later it disappears, but the wound remains. more
Quotes:
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[repeated line]
Benjamin Martin: I have long feared that my sins would return to visit me, and the cost is more than I can bear.
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Very Well Done, 29 October 2008
10/10
Author: evanmatthews53 from Knoxville, TN

As a fan of historical films, I really enjoyed the movie " The Patriot" starring Mel Gibson who skillfully portrays the role of an American colonial during the Revolutionary War. Actors like Gibson have a talent for making history come alive on screen and engaging the audience. The movie held my interest. It was never dull or slow. The sets were just great and I often felt like I was in the middle of a battlefield. I loved the flashes of color, cannons blazing, colonial flags waving, the columns of British soldiers dressed in their best and brightest uniforms and the array of women and children who were colorful parts of colonial America. All in all, this was well worth the watch and a real change from the usual long list of action packed, special effects films which are a bit overdone.

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