, 2h45
Directed by Roland EmmerichOrigin GermanGenres Drama,
War,
Action,
HistoricalThemes Political filmsActors Mel Gibson,
Heath Ledger,
Jason Isaacs,
Joely Richardson,
Chris Cooper,
Tchéky KaryoRoles Captain Bordon
Tavington's second-in-command of the Green Dragoons and chief intelligence officer. He is just as ruthless as his commander, "strong-arming" prisoners during interrogations. He is killed by Gabriel in the youth's raid against the Dragoons
Rating71%
During the American Revolution in 1776, Benjamin Martin, a veteran of the French and Indian War and a widower with seven children, is called to Charleston to vote in the South Carolina General Assembly on a levy supporting the Continental Army. Fearing war against Great Britain, Benjamin abstains. Captain James Wilkins votes against and later joins the Loyalists. A supporting vote is nonetheless passed and, against his father's wishes, Benjamin's eldest son Gabriel joins the Continental Army.