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2000 · 165 min · R

The Patriot

Directed by Roland Emmerich · Drama, History, War, Action

The Patriot (2000) is a Drama film, directed by Roland Emmerich set in South Carolina and Charleston during the 1700s. It runs 165 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of revenge, family & loyalty, and freedom & oppression run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Caleb Deschanel
Cast
Mel GibsonHeath LedgerJoely RichardsonJason IsaacsChris CooperTchéky KaryoRené AuberjonoisLisa Brenner

The world of this film

Setting

Where
South CarolinaCharleston
Setting
Rural
When
1700s

Premise & themes

Themes
RevengeFamily & LoyaltyFreedom & Oppression
Tone
TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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