The Patriot

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100

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Theatrical Release Date:

06/28/2000

DVD Release Date:

10/24/2000

Run Time:

165min.

Starring:

Mel Gibson , Heath Ledger , Joely Richardson , Jason Isaacs , Chris Cooper

Director(s):

Roland Emmerich

Distributor(s):

Sony

MPAA Rating:

R for strong war violence.

Genre(s):

Action,Drama

Plot: Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin, the director/producer team responsible for such sci-fi blockbusters as Independence Day, Stargate, and Godzilla, take a step back in time with this drama set during the American Revolution. Read More

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