Directed by:
Mel GibsonScreenplay:
Randall WallaceCinematography:
John TollComposer:
James HornerCast:
Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Catherine McCormack, Angus Macfadyen, Brendan Gleeson, David O'Hara, Ian Bannen, James Cosmo, Sean McGinley (more)Plots(1)
Returning to his homeland following the death of an heirless king, Wallace (Mel Gibson) finds the political landscape precarious. Edward the Longshanks, King of England (Patrick McGoohan), has captured Scotland's throne and threatens the freedom of all Scottish people, as tyrannical policies instituted by the English plague the Scots. Initially, Wallace is content to stand by the wayside, yearning for the simple life of building a home and raising a family. However, when the woman he loves (Catherine McCormack) suffers a cruel fate at the hands of English soldiers, Wallace takes a stand against the new rule. With his fierce patriotism and determination, he gathers an amateur but passionately rebellious army. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1996 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1996 - Mel Gibson (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1996 - John Toll (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1996 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
- 1996 - Best Sound Editing
- 1996 - Randall Wallace (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1996 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1996 - James Horner (Best Original Dramatic Score)
- 1996 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1996 - Best Sound Mixing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1996 - John Toll (Best Cinematography)
- 1996 - Best Sound
- 1996 - Best Costume Design
- 1996 - Orange Film Of The Year
- 1996 - Mel Gibson (Best Director)
- 1996 - James Horner (Best Music)
- 1996 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 1996 - Best Production Design
Golden Globes
- 1996 - Mel Gibson (Best Director)
- 1996 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1996 - Randall Wallace (Best Screenplay)
- 1996 - James Horner (Best Original Score)
Critics Choice Awards
- 1996 - Mel Gibson (Best Director)
The Saturn Awards
- 1996 - Best Action/Adventure Film
- 1996 - James Horner (Best Music)
- 1996 - Charles Knode (Best Costumes)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1995 - Mel Gibson (Golden Shell for Best Film)