Braveheart is a 1995 American epic historical fiction war film directed and co-produced by Mel Gibson, who portrays William Wallace, a late-13th-century Scottish warrior. The film depicts the life of Wallace leading the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence against King Edward I of England. The film also stars Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan and Catherine McCormack. The story is inspired by Blind Harry's 15th century epic poem The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir William Wallace and was adapted for the screen by Randall Wallace. Development on the film initially started at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer when producer Alan Ladd Jr. picked up the project from Wallace, but when MGM was going through new management, Ladd left the studio and took the project with him. Despite initially declining, Gibson eventually decided to direct the film, as well as star as Wallace.
| Director | Mel Gibson |
| Produced by | Mel Gibson, Alan Ladd Jr, Bruce Davey |
| Writer(s) | Randall Wallace |
| Starring | Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Catherine McCormack, Brendan Gleeson |
| Music | James Horner |
| Cinematography | John Toll |
| Edited by | Steven Rosenblum |
| Production, company | Icon Productions, The Ladd Company |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures (North America), 20th Century Fox (International) |
| Released | May 18, 1995 (Seattle), May 24, 1995 (United States) |
| Running time | 178 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $65–70 million |
| Box office | $213.2 million |
| Netflix ID | 60000540 |
About Braveheart
Mel Gibson directed film based on the true story of William Wallace, a Scotsman who led a revolt against the British in the 13th century. The film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, winning five including Best Picture.
Achievement of Braveheart
The success of the film led to a significant increase in tourism throughout Scotland and in a heightened interest in Scottish history.
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Latest information about Braveheart updated on July 28 2021.
