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The Patriot (2000)

UNRATED  165 min  -  Action | Drama | War   -  28 June 2000 (USA)
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Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son.

Director:

Roland Emmerich

Writer:

Robert Rodat
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The Patriot -- 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 -- 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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Cast

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Storyline

It is 1776 in colonial South Carolina. Benjamin Martin, a French-Indian war hero who is haunted by his past, now wants nothing more then to live peacefully on his small plantation, and wants no part of a war with the most powerful nation in the world, Great Britain. Meanwhile, his two eldest sons, Gabriel and Thomas, can't wait to enlist in the newly formed "Continental Army." When South Carolina decides to join the rebellion against England, Gabriel immediately signs up to fight...without his father's permission. But when Colonel William Tavington, British dragoon, infamous for his brutal tactics, comes and burns the Martin Plantation to the ground, tragedy strikes. Benjamin quickly finds himself torn between protecting his family, and seeking revenge along with being a part of the birth of new, young, and ambitious nation. Written by Caleb Conser  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

What would you do if they destroyed your home, threatened your family. Where would you draw the line? See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong war violence See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

Germany | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Der Patriot See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$110,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$22,413,710 (USA) (2 July 2000) (3061 Screens)

Gross:

$113,330,342 (USA) (15 October 2000)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

One of the "redcoats" (actually dummies) that is floating face down in the river after the "trap" is a dummy of John Travolta. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: Martin is shown several times melting down his dead son's lead soldiers to make musket balls. The model soldiers look to be wearing uniforms dating from about the late 19th Century. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
[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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Connections

Referenced in "Jeopardy!: Episode #26.21" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Boney"
Traditional
Performed by Marquetta L. Goodwine and the Gullah Cunneckshun See more »