The Patriot

Directed by Roland Emmerich

Written by Robert Rodat

After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army to defend their new nation, America, against the British, Benjamin reluctantly returns to his old life to protect his son.

Cast

Mel Gibson

Benjamin Martin

Heath Ledger

Gabriel Martin

Joely Richardson

Charlotte Selton

Jason Isaacs

Col. William Tavington

Chris Cooper

Col. Harry Burwell

Tchéky Karyo

Jean Villeneuve

René Auberjonois

Reverend Oliver

Lisa Brenner

Anne Howard

Tom Wilkinson

Gen. Cornwallis

Donal Logue

Dan Scott

Leon Rippy

John Billings

Adam Baldwin

Capt. Wilkins