# Directors: Mel Gibson
# Rating: R
# Release Date: 24 May 1995 (USA)
# Studio: PARAMOUNT PICTURES
# DVD Release Date: December 18, 2007
# Run Time: 177 minutes

# Actors: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, James Robinson, Sean Lawlor

The courage to face fear
Mel Gibson directs and stars in this Academy Award-winning epic based on the life of legendary thirteenth century Scottish hero William Wallace. Returning to his homeland following the death of an heirless king Wallace (Mel Gibson) finds the political landscape precarious. Edward the Longshanks King of England (Patrick McGoohan) has captured Scotland’s throne and threatens the freedom of all Scottish people as tyrannical policies instituted by the English plague the Scots. Initially Wallace is content to stand by the wayside yearning for the simple life of building a home and raising a family. However when the woman he loves (Catherine McCormack) suffers a cruel fate at the hands of English soldiers Wallace takes a stand against the new rule. With his fierce patriotism and determination he gathers an amateur but passionately rebellious army. Although this makeshift force may be outnumbered by the English troops their desperation and love for their land surpass any military maneuvers as evidenced in the film’s breathtaking battle sequences.

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