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  • The Patriot (2000)
  • R
    165 min | Action, Drama, War
The Patriot (2000)
R
165 min | Action, Drama, War
Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son.
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Director
Roland Emmerich
Writer
Robert Rodat (written by)
Producers
Dean Devlin (produced by) | Mark Gordon (produced by) | Gary Levinsohn (produced by)
Composer
John Williams
Cinematographer
Caleb Deschanel (director of photography)
Editors
David Brenner (edited by) | Christopher Holmes (extended version) | Julie Monroe (co-editor)
Casting
David Bloch (casting by) | April Webster (casting by)
Production Designer
Kirk M. Petruccelli
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Release date
Jun 28, 2000 (United States)
Awards
Nominated for 3 Oscar Awards. Another 9 wins & 20 nominations

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151 cast members
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