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{{Infobox Film
| name = Braveheart
| image = Braveheart_imp.jpg
| director = [[Mel Gibson]]
| producer = [[Mel Gibson]] <br> [[Alan Ladd, Jr.]] <br> [[Bruce Davey]] <br> [[Stephen McEveety]]
| writer = [[Randall Wallace]]
| starring = [[Mel Gibson]] <br> [[Sophie Marceau]] <br> [[Catherine McCormack]] <br> [[Patrick McGoohan]] <br> [[Angus Macfadyen]] <br> [[Brendan Gleeson]]
| music = [[James Horner]]
| cinematography = [[John Toll]]
| editing = [[Steven Rosenblum]]
| distributor = '''- USA -'''<br>[[Paramount Pictures]]<br>'''- non-USA -'''<br>[[20th Century Fox]]
| released = [[May 24]], [[1995]]
| runtime = 177 min.
| country = {{USA}}
| language = [[English language|English]]
| budget = $53,000,000
| amg_id = 1:134724
| imdb_id = 0112573
}}
'''''Braveheart''''' is an [[United States|American]] [[1995 in film|1995]] historical action/drama [[Film producer|produced]] and [[Film director|directed]] by [[Mel Gibson]], who also starred in the title role. Written for screen and then novelized by [[Randall Wallace]], Gibson portrays the historic [[Scotland|Scottish]] figure of [[William Wallace]] who becomes the figurehead of the [[First War of Scottish Independence]], opposed by [[Edward I of England]] ([[Patrick McGoohan]]) and abetted by Edward's daughter-in-law [[Isabella of France|Princess Isabelle]] ([[Sophie Marceau]]) and the heir-apparent to the [[List of monarchs of Scotland|Scottish throne]], [[Robert the Bruce]] ([[Angus MacFadyen]]).
The film won five [[Academy Awards]] at the [[68th Academy Awards]], including the [[Academy Award for Best Picture]] and [[Academy Award for Best Director| Best Director]], and had been nominated for an additional five. Produced by [[Icon Productions]] for [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[20th Century Fox]], the film's success may have helped to revive the historical epic genre, with subsequent films such as ''[[Gladiator (2000 film)|Gladiator]]'', ''[[The Patriot (2000 film)|The Patriot]]'', ''[[Alexander (film)|Alexander]]'', ''[[Troy (film)|Troy]]'', ''[[Kingdom of Heaven (film)|Kingdom of Heaven]]'' and ''[[300 (film)|300]]''.
While the movie was criticized for its historical inaccuracies, its epic scope and intense battle scenes won wide praise and has been credited with affecting the political landscape of [[Scotland]].
== Plot ==
In 1280 A.D. [[Edward I of England]], known as "Longshanks," has occupied much of [[Scotland]], and his oppressive rule there leads to the deaths of William Wallace's father and brother. Years later and after Wallace has grown up with his uncle outside of Scotland, the Scots continue to live under the harsh thumb of Longshanks' cruel laws. Wallace returns, intent on living as a farmer and avoiding involvement in the ongoing [[First War of Scottish Independence|Scottish rebellion]]. Wallace rekindles a romance with Murron after showing her the carefully preserved thistle she gave him as a child, and the two marry in secret to avoid the [[Primae noctis|prima nocte]] decree the King has set forth. After Wallace attacks a group of English soldiers attempting to [[rape]] Murron, the local Sheriff executes her. Wallace takes revenge on both him and the local English fort, and unintentionally kindles a Scottish rebellion.
News of the rebellion spreads quickly, and hundreds of Scots from the surrounding regions volunteer to join Wallace's militia. Wallace leads his army through a series of successful battles against the English, however, he is betrayed and defeated at the [[Battle of Falkirk (1298)|Battle of Falkirk]]. He goes into hiding, fighting a [[guerrilla]] war against England and personally executes Scottish nobles who betrayed him in the unsuccessful battle. [[Robert the Bruce]] and the remaining nobles realize that Wallace has become more powerful than ever before, having thrived with the common folk and seen as the most revered man in Scotland and therefore untouchable. Wallace eventually agrees to meet with the Bruce out of trust. He is caught in a trap set by the other nobles (including the elder Bruce, unbeknownst to Robert), and is beaten unconscious.
In London, Wallace is tried before the English magistrates and found guilty of treason. Wallace refuses to admit his guilt and is brutally tortured to death in a London square, being alternately hanged, racked and finally [[eviscerate]]d alive. Despite the agony, he refuses to declare his guilt, cry for mercy, or even cry out in pain. Wallace uses every last ounce of strength in his ravaged body to shout "FREEDOM!". He then sees Murron smiling at him as he's being beheaded, and smiles at her as the axe falls.
Some time later, Robert the Bruce takes control of the remaining Scottish army and faces a ceremonial line of English troops near the [[Battle of Bannockburn|fields of Bannockburn]]. Cheering Wallace's name, the Bruce and the Scots charge the surprised English lines and win their freedom.
==Production==
While most of the movie was filmed on ___location in Scotland, most of the major battle scenes were filmed in [[Ireland]] using members of the [[Reserve_Defence_Forces|Irish Army Reserve]] as extras. The opposing armies are made up of actual part-time soldiers, up to 1,600 in some scenes, who have been given permission to grow beards and have swapped olive-drab uniforms for medieval garb.<ref>[http://www.unison.ie/meath_chronicle/stories.php3?ca=41&si=1031035&issue_id=9666 Braveheart 10th Chance To Boost Tourism In Trim], Meath Chronicle, August 28th 2003 (Accessed 30th April 2007)</ref><ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112573/trivia Braveheart Trivia] The Internet Movie Database. (Accessed 30th April 2007)</ref>
==Cast==
[[Image:Brave_mel.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Mel Gibson as William Wallace]]
* '''[[Mel Gibson]]''' as''' [[William Wallace]]''', After his wife is killed by the English, he starts an uprising demanding justice that leads to a war for independence.
[[Image:Braveheart McGoohan.as.Edward1.jpg|thumb|125px|right|Patrick McGoohan as Edward "Longshanks", King of England]]
* '''[[Patrick McGoohan]]''' as '''[[Edward I of England|King Edward I]]''' Nicknamed "Longshanks", the King of England, determined to ruthlessly put down the Scottish threat and ensure his kingdom's sovereignty.
* '''Peter Hanly''' as '''[[Edward II of England|Edward, Prince of Wales]]'''. The [[effeminate]] son of King Edward and husband of Princess Isabelle through arranged marriage.
* '''[[Ian Bannen]]''' as '''[[Robert de Brus, 6th Lord of Annandale|Robert the Bruce, Sr.]]'''. Unable to seek the throne personally due to his disfiguring leprosy, he pragmatically schemes to put his son on the throne of Scotland.
* '''[[Angus MacFadyen]]''' as '''[[Robert the Bruce]]''', Son of the elder Bruce and rightful heir to the throne of Scotland, he is inspired by Wallace's dedication and bravery.
[[Image:Braveheart Marceau.as.Isabelle.jpg|thumb|125px|right|Sophie Marceau as Princess Isabelle]]
* '''[[Sophie Marceau]]''' as '''[[Isabella_of_France|Princess Isabelle]]'''. Unhappily married to the effete Edward the second, she finds herself deeply attracted to Wallace's passion and bravery.
* '''[[Brendan Gleeson]]''' as '''Hamish Campbell'''. Wallace's childhood friend and lieutenant in the Wallace's army, he is often short-sighted and thinks with his fists.
[[Image:McCormack.as.Murron.lt.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Catherine McCormack as Murron, wife of William Wallace]]
* '''[[Catherine McCormack]]''' as '''Murron MacClannough'''.The executed wife of Wallace. Her name was changed from [[Marion Braidfute]] in the script so as to not be confused with the Maid Marian of [[Robin Hood]] note.
* '''[[David O'Hara]]''' as '''Mad Stephen'''. An Irish recruit into Wallace's army, he endears himself to Wallace with his humor, which may or may not be insanity, He professes to be the most wanted man on "his" island, and claims to speak to God personally.
* '''[[Brian Cox]]''' as '''Uncle Argyle'''. After the death of Wallace's father and brother, Argyle takes Wallace as a child into his care, promising to teach the boy how to use a sword after he learns to use his head. Cox also had a role in another [[Period_piece|period]] Scottish film, [[Rob Roy]]. Both ''Braveheart'' and ''Rob Roy'' were released the same year.
* '''[[James Robinson II]]''' as '''Young William'''. The 10-year old actor reportedly spent weeks trying to copy Gibson's mannerisms for the film.
==Reception==
===Box office===
Braveheart is the 271st largest grossing film worldwide.
* US: $75,609,945
* Worldwide: $210,409,945
On opening weekend, Braveheart grossed:
* US: $9,938,276
The film's depiction of the [[Battle of Stirling Bridge]] is often considered one of the greatest in cinema history.<ref>{{cite news|title=The best -- and worst -- movie battle scenes|publisher=[[CNN]]|date=[[2007-03-30]]|url=http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Movies/03/29/movie.battles/index.html|accessdate=2007-04-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Noah Sanders|title=GREAT MODERN BATTLE SCENES - UPDATED!|publisher=Double Viking|date=[[2007-03-28]]|url=http://www.doubleviking.com/great-modern-battle-scenes-4361-p.html|accessdate=2007-04-02}}</ref>
The film generated huge interest in Scotland and in Scottish history, not only around the world, but also in Scotland itself. Fans come from all over the world to see the places in Scotland where William Wallace fought for Scottish freedom, and also to Ireland to see the locations used in the film. At a Braveheart Convention in 1997, held in Stirling the day after the [[Scottish_Parliament#History|Scottish Devolution]] vote and attended by 200 delegates from around the world, Braveheart author Randall Wallace, Seoras Wallace of the Wallace Clan, Scottish historian David Ross and Bláithín FitzGerald from Ireland gave lectures on various aspects of the film. Several of the actors also attended including James Robinson (Young William), Andrew Weir (Young Hamish), Julie Austin (the young bride) and Mhairi Calvey (Young Murron).
===Awards===
The film won numerous awards including the [[1995]] [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]] for:
* [[Academy Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]]
* [[Academy Award for Directing|Best Director]] ([[Mel Gibson]])
* [[Academy Award for Best Cinematography|Best Cinematography]]
* [[Academy Award for Makeup|Best Makeup]]
* [[Academy Award for Sound Effects Editing|Best Sound Editing]]
'''Nominated:'''
* [[Academy Award for Film Editing|Film Editing]]
* [[Academy Award for Costume Design|Costume Design]]
* [[Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay|Best Original Screenplay]]
* [[Academy Award for Sound|Sound]]
* [[Academy Award for Original Music Score|Best Original Dramatic Score]]
===Cultural effects===
The film is credited by [[Lin Anderson | Lin Anderson]], author of ''Braveheart: From Hollywood To Holyrood'' as having played a significant role in affecting the Scottish political landscape in the mid to late 1990s.[http://www.braveheart.info/news/2005/sunday_herald/2007-07-31/51063.html]
Despite the film's many historical inaccuracies, its portrayal of the English occupation of Scotland (combined with the unpopularity of [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] government policy in Scotland in the 1980s and 1990s) has sometimes been credited with contributed to an upsurge in Scottish nationalist sentiment in the years leading up to the [[United Kingdom general election, 1997|General Election of 1997]].{{Fact|date=March 2007}}
===Wallace Monument===
In [[1997]] a statue of Gibson as "William Wallace" was placed outside the [[Wallace Monument]] near [[Stirling]], [[Scotland]].<ref>http://www.uwenowak.de/bilder/holiday_with_mechthild/stirling/wallace_monument_002_full.jpg</ref> The statue, which includes the word "Braveheart" on Wallace's shield, was the cause of much controversy and one local resident stated that it was wrong to "desecrate the main memorial to Wallace with a lump of crap".<ref>http://www.spectator.org/dsp_article.asp?art_id=10191</ref> In [[1998]] the statue was vandalised by someone who smashed the face in with a hammer. After repairs were made, the statue was encased in a cage at night to prevent further vandalism. This has only incited more calls for the statue to be removed as it now appears that the Gibson/Wallace figure is imprisoned; an irony, considering that the statue bears the word "Freedom" on the [[plinth]]. As well, the images agreed to be that of William Wallace do not resemble Mel Gibson.
== Spoofs and cultural references ==
[[Image:Spoof Chef.as.Braveheart.gif|thumb|right|[[South Park]]'s Chef in a scene parodying ''Braveheart'']]
* In the ''[[South Park]]'' episode "[[Starvin' Marvin (South Park episode)|Starvin' Marvin]]", both [[Chef (South Park)|Chef]] and the leader of the evil turkeys deliver speeches a la Wallace to their people just before leading the charge into battle.
* In a 2007 episode of the US version of ''[[The Office (US TV series)|The Office]]'', boss [[Michael Scott (The Office)|Michael Scott]] uses the term "[[Primae noctis|Primae Noctis]]" inappropriately during preparations for [[Phyllis Smith|Phyllis Smith's]] wedding. Character [[Jim Halpert]] states that it is used in the movie Braveheart and that this fact is "confirmed on Wikipedia".
* In the [[Video Game|video game]] ''[[Daxter (video game)|Daxter]]'', there is an [[Unlockable_games|unlockable]] ''Braveheart'' dream sequence.
== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack for Braveheart was composed by composer [[James Horner]], who also composed soundtracks for [[Titanic (1997 film)|''Titanic'']], [[Aliens (1986 film)|''Aliens'']], and [[Apollo 13 (film)|''Apollo 13'']]. The music was recorded by the [[London Symphony Orchestra]]. The first soundtrack was noticeably successful, and Horner produced a follow-up soundtrack in 1997 titled ''More Music from Braveheart''. International and French versions of the soundtrack have also been released. {{Fact|date=March 2007}} The original album contains 77 minutes of background music taken from significant scenes in the film.
=== ''Braveheart'' (1995) ===
# Main Title (2:51)
# A Gift of a Thistle (1:37)
# Wallace Courts Murron (4:25)
# The Secret Wedding (6:33)
# Attack on Murron (3:00)
# Revenge (6:23)
# Murron’s Burial (2:13)
# Making Plans/ Gathering the Clans (2:05)
# “Sons of Scotland” (6:19)
# The Battle of Stirling (6:07)
# For the Love of a Princess (4:07)
# Falkirk (4:04)
# Betrayal & Desolation (7:48)
# Mornay’s Dream (1:18)
# The Legend Spreads (1:09)
# The Princess Pleads for Wallace’s Life (3:38)
# “Freedom”/The Execution/ Bannockburn (7:24)
# End Credits (7:16)
=== ''More Music from Braveheart'' (1997) ===
The follow-up soundtrack features much more dialogue taken from the actual film than did the original soundtrack.
# Prologue/ "I Shall Tell You of Williams..." (dialogue-Robert the Bruce) (3:35)
# Outlawed Tunes on Outlawed Bag Pipes (2:03)
# The Royal Wedding (dialogue-Robert the Bruce) (2:12)
# "The Trouble with Scotland" (dialogue-King Edward the Longshanks) (0:40)
# Scottish Wedding Music (1:14)
# Prima Noctes (1:46)
# The Proposal (dialogue-Wallace and Murron) (1:35)
# "Scotland Is Free!" (dialogue-Wallace) (0:17)
# Point of War/JonnyCope/Up in the Morning Early (traditional) (2:59)
# Conversing with the Almighty (dialogue-various) (1:20)
# The Road to the Isles/ Grendaural Highlanders/ The Old Rustic Bridge by the Hill (traditional) (3:52)
# "Son of Scotland!" (dialogue-Wallace) (12:09)
# Vision of Murron (1:45)
# "Unite the Clans!" (dialogue-Wallace) (0:23)
# The Legend Spreads (dialogue-Storytellers) (1:07)
# "Why Do You Help Me?" (dialogue-Wallace and Princess Isabelle) (0:37)
# For the Love of a Princess (previously released score) (4:05)
# "Not Every man Really Lives" (dialogue-Wallace and Isabelle)
# "The Prisoner wishes to Say a Word (dialogue-The Executioner and Wallace) (3:43)
# "After the Beheading" (dialogue-Robert the Bruce) (1:48)
# "You Have Bled for Wallace!" (dialogue-Robert the Bruce) (1:22)
# Warrior Poets (dialogue-Wallace) (0:29)
# Scotland the Brave (traditional) (2:47)
# Leaving Glenhurqhart (traditional) (3:32)
# Kirkhill (traditional) (4:08)
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
== External links ==
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* {{imdb title|0112573|Braveheart}}
* {{rottentomatoes|id=1065684-braveheart|title=Braveheart}}
* {{ymovies title|1800244920|Braveheart}}
* {{mojo title|id=braveheart|title=Braveheart}}
* [http://www.metacritic.com/video/titles/braveheart?q=Braveheart ''Braveheart''] at [[Metacritic]]
* [http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19950524/REVIEWS/505240301/1023 Roger Ebert's review of Braveheart]
* [http://www.scottishradiance.com/gary/brave.htm Gary R. Dobson's review of Braveheart (also lays emphasis on historical accuracy)]
* [http://www.tracksounds.com/reviews/braveheart.htm Tracksounds Braveheart Soundtrack Review]
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