Braveheart Synopsis & Movie Info

Synopsis

Mel Gibson stars as Scottish patriot William Wallace, who united his nation in revolt against the English. Along with graphic battle scenes are romances with his Scottish sweetheart (Catherine McCormack) and the Princess of Wales (Sophie Marceau). Winner of multiple Oscars including Best Picture and Director for Gibson in his directorial debut.

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
09/15/1995
DVD Release Date:
08/29/2000
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for brutal medieval warfare
Run Time:
177 min.
Distributor(s):
Paramount
Production Co.:
Paramount
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Crowned Heads, Heroic Mission, Political Unrest, Social Injustice
Tone:
Lavish, Earnest, Forceful, Poignant, Sweeping, Visceral, Passionate
Keywords:
war, hero, king, rebel, freedom, Scotland, princess, English [nationality]
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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