
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, now serving under his command, and his family from British tyranny.
Heath LedgerGabriel Martin
Leon RippyJohn Billings
Mary Jo DeschanelMrs. Howard
Logan LermanWilliam Martin
Donal LogueDan ScottScreenwriter Robert Rodat wrote 17 drafts of the script before there was an acceptable one.
Colonel William Tavington:
You know, it's an ugly business doing one's duty... but just occasionally it's a real pleasure.
Factual errors: There are a number of inaccuracies in the representation of battles and other incidents surrounding the War of Independence, as well as in details of personnel, equipment and uniforms. This is not a documentary.
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Performed by Marquetta L. Goodwine and the Gullah Cunneckshun
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