FILM

Braveheart

William Wallace, a Scottish warrior in the 13th century, leads a rebellion against the English king to avenge his wife, who was executed for defending herself against the an English soldier's assault.

Braveheart
Released:
May 19, 1995

Cast:

Mel Gibson
Sophie Marceau
Patrick McGoohan
Catherine McCormack

Director:
Mel Gibson

Producer:
Mel Gibson, Alan Ladd, Bruce Davey

Written by:
Randall Wallace

Distributor:
Paramount Pictures

Budget:
$72,000,000

Box Office:
$75,609,945 (USA)

Awards:

Academy Award for Best Picture
Academy Award for Best Director (Mel Gibson)
Academy Award for Best Cinematography
Academy Award for Best Sound Editing
Academy Award for Best Makeup
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Costume Design
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Film Editing
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Original Score
Golden Globe for Best Director (Mel Gibson)
British Academy Film Award for Best Cinematography
British Academy Film Award for Best Costume Design
British Academy Film Award for Best Sound



Metacritic Score:
68

Rotten Tomatoes Score:
78%