Braveheart is a 1995 American epic historical war drama directed and produced by Mel Gibson, who also stars as the Scottish warrior William Wallace during the First War of Scottish Independence. Adapted for the screen by Randall Wallace from Blind Harry's fifteenth century epic poem about Wallace, the film also stars Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan and Catherine McCormack. Praised for its battle scenes, production design and score despite criticism of its historical accuracy, it won five Academy Awards at the 68th ceremony, including Best Picture and Best Director for Gibson.
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May 18, 1995 (Seattle)
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Braveheart is a 1995 American epic historical war drama film directed and produced by Mel Gibson, who portrays Scottish warrior William Wallace in the First War of Scottish Independence.
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Braveheart is a 1995 American epic historical war drama film directed and produced by Mel Gibson, who portrays Scottish warrior William Wallace in the First War of Scottish Independence.
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When the nominations were announced for the 68th Academy Awards, Braveheart received ten Academy Award nominations, and a month later, won five including Best Picture, Best Director for Gibson, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Effects Editing, and Best Makeup.
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Braveheart is a 1995 American epic historical war drama film directed and produced by Mel Gibson, who portrays Scottish warrior William Wallace in the First War of Scottish Independence.
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