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A former hero of the French/Indian War, Benjamin Martin has renounced fighting forever to raise his family in peace. Although once a wily and ferocious soldier, he marries a fine woman who bears him seven children and, under her influence, trades his violent past for a peaceful future on his sprawling plantation. But rebellion is brewing--another conflict with Britain is inevitable. Recently widowed, his goals change. He's the sole caretaker of his brood, and the horrors of past combat haunt him still. Benjamin's eldest son, Gabriel, harbors no doubts about going to war: the radical speeches and newsletters that began in the cities and traverse the Colonies have made an impression on him. War is coming, and Gabriel feels the cause is just. In defiance of his father, he joins the fight. Benjamin is conflicted--as stalwart as he is in his opposition to the war, he believes in the cause. When the British arrive, the reluctant hero discovers that he must join the nation's war to protect his family.
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| Also Known As: |
Patriot
The Patriot (Chemin de la liberte)
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Logline: |
A peace-loving Patriot seeks revenge against the British for the muder of his son. |
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| Genres: |
Action/Adventure, Drama and Biopic |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 38 min. |
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| Release Date: |
June 28, 2000 Nationwide |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for strong war violence. |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Releasing
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| Production Co.: |
Mutual Film Company, Centropolis Entertainment
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| Studios: |
Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$113,330,342 |
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| Filming Locations: |
North Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
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| Produced in: |
United States |
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