BRAVEHEART  - Biography

BRAVEHEART (Paramount)
Icon Productions/Ladd Company Production
Mel Gibson, Alan Ladd, Jr. and Bruce Davey, Producers


BRAVEHEART takes place in the late 13th century when William Wallace (Mel Gibson) returns to Scotland after living away from his homeland for many years. The king of Scotland has died without an heir and the king of England, a ruthless pagan known as Edward the Longshanks, has seized the throne. Wallace becomes the leader of a ramshackle yet courageous army determined to vanquish the greater English forces. Wallace's courage and passion unite his people.

Mel Gibson directed, produced and starred in this film combining action, intrigue and romance to tell the story of legendary Scottish knight Sir William Wallace and the love that inspired him to fight for his country's freedom.


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