Braveheart is a 1995 epic historical drama war film directed by and starring Mel Gibson. Gibson portrays William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish warrior who led the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence against KingEdward I of England. The story is based on Blind Harry's epic poem The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir William Wallace and was adapted for the screen by Randall Wallace. It has been described as one of the most historically inaccurate modern films.
The film was nominated for ten Academy Awards at the 68th Academy Awards and won five: Best Picture, Best Makeup, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing, and Best Director.
| Directed by | Mel Gibson |
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| Produced by | Mel Gibson Alan Ladd, Jr. Bruce Davey Stephen McEveety |
| Written by | Randall Wallace |
| Starring | Mel Gibson Sophie Marceau Patrick McGoohan Catherine McCormack |
| Narrated by | Angus Macfadyen Mel Gibson (final battle) |
| Music by | James Horner |
| Cinematography | John Toll |
| Edited by | Steven Rosenblum |
| Production company |
Icon Productions
The Ladd Company |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures (USA & Canada) 20th Century Fox (International) |
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| Running time | 177 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $72 million |
| Box office | $210,409,945 |
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