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==[[ | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = The Patriot | |||
|picture = Patriot promo poster.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |||
|director = [[Roland Emmerich]] | |||
|date= 2000 | |||
|language = English | |||
|studio=Columbia Pictures<br>Centropolis Entertainment<br>Mutual Film Company | |||
|distributor=Sony Pictures Releasing | |||
|character1=Benjamin Martin | |||
|actor1=[[Mel Gibson]] | |||
|character2=Gabriel Martin | |||
|actor2=[[Heath Ledger]] | |||
|character3=Colonel William Tavington | |||
|actor3=[[Jason Isaacs]] | |||
|character4=General Harry Burwell | |||
|actor4=[[Chris Cooper]] | |||
|character5=Major Jean Villeneuve | |||
|actor5=[[Tchéky Karyo]] | |||
|character6=General Cornwallis | |||
|actor6=[[Tom Wilkinson]] | |||
|character7=Captain James Wilkins | |||
|actor7=[[Adam Baldwin]] | |||
|character8=Reverend Oliver | |||
|actor8=[[René Auberjonois]] | |||
|character9=Dan Scott | |||
|actor9=[[Donal Logue]] | |||
|character10=Charlotte Selton | |||
|actor10=[[Joely Richardson]] | |||
}} | |||
'''''The Patriot''''' is a 2000 American Revolutionary War film that stars [[Mel Gibson]] as Benjamin Martin, a former soldier who tries to protect his family from becoming involved in the American colonists' effort for independence, but is drawn into the fight after a tragic encounter with British forces. The film was directed by [[Roland Emmerich]] and the cast included [[Heath Ledger]], [[Jason Isaacs]], and [[Adam Baldwin]]. | |||
= | {{Film Title|The Patriot}} | ||
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==Kentucky Flintlock Rifle== | |||
Several [[Kentucky Flintlock Rifle|Kentucky flintlock rifles]] are used by Benjamin Martin ([[Mel Gibson]]) and his sons when he tries to rescue his older son Gabriel Martin ([[Heath Ledger]]) from British soldiers. The rifle was custom built for [[Mel Gibson]] by artist Frank House, who also had a hand in training the actor on how to use it. | |||
[[Image:Kentuckyrifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kentucky Rifle - .50, .45, or .36 caliber]] | |||
[[Image:Pat 404.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Martin and his son carry their Kentucky flintlocks as they search the field for survivors.]] | |||
[[Image:Patriot 004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Martin readies his Kentucky rifle to take out the British soldiers.]] | |||
[[Image:Patriot 003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nathan Martin ([[Trevor Morgan]]) trains his Kentucky rifle on the British soldiers.]] | |||
[[Image:Pat 312.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Benjamin Martin prepares to use his rifle.]] | |||
==Flintlock Pistol== | |||
Various [[Flintlock Pistol]]s are used by numerous characters including Benjamin Martin ([[Mel Gibson]]) and Colonel Tavington ([[Jason Isaacs]]). Benjamin Martin's pistol was on loan from a collector, who happened to share the same initials as [[Mel Gibson]]'s character. Tavington's pistol was built from a kit. | |||
[[Image:TowerSeaServicePistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Tower Sea Service Pistol used by the British Royal Navy.]] | |||
[[Image:Sparroflintlock.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Resin replica flintlock pistol.]] | |||
[[File:Pat 307.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A wounded courier holds a Flintlock pistol.]] | |||
[[Image:Gibson-1.JPG|thumb|600px|none|Benjamin Martin reaches for his pistol as he hears the cannons far away.]] | |||
[[Image:Patriot3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A production image of Colonel William Tavington ([[Jason Isaacs]]) aiming a Flintlock Pistol at Martin's son.]] | |||
[[Image:Patriot 011.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Another shot of Tavington with his Flintlock pistol.]] | |||
[[File:Pat 412.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tavington prepares to use a Flintlock pistol.]] | |||
[[Image:Gibson-4.JPG|thumb|600px|none|Martin loads his last "lead soldier" bullet into his pistol.]] | |||
[[Image:Patriot 014.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Martin raises his Flintlock pistol. Note the lack of a ramrod which Martin had just tossed aside]] | |||
[[Image:Patriot 010.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Aiming the Flintlock pistol.]] | |||
[[Image:Patriot 008.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Colonial Col. Harry Burwell ([[Chris Cooper]]) takes out a British soldier with his own Flintlock pistol.]] | |||
[[Image: | ==Brown Bess Flintlock Musket== | ||
The [[Brown Bess Flintlock Musket|Brown Bess]] appears as the standard flintlock musket of the British Army. Always seen with a bayonet. | |||
[[Image:BrownBessInfantry-Musket-1722-1768.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Brown Bess Infantry musket from 1722-1768 - .78 caliber.]] | |||
[[Image:Patriot 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|British soldiers fire their muskets blindly as they are attacked by Benjamin Martin. The flash appears to be produced with excessive amounts of powder to provide a bigger flash on camera.]] | |||
[[Image:Pat 313.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A British soldier uses his musket.]] | |||
[[File:ThePatriotBrownBess1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|British soldiers fire their muskets.]] | |||
== | ==Charleville 1766== | ||
Several militia members are seen armed with the [[Charleville Musket|Charleville 1766]] flintlock musket including Gabriel Martin ([[Heath Ledger]]), who fires it several times during the film, most notably when he wounds Colonel Tavington. | |||
[[Image:Charlie.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charleville Musket, .69 caliber]] | |||
[[Image:Gabriel Martin-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A production image of Gabriel firing the flintlock.]] | |||
[[Image:Pat 402.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Continental Army soldiers engage the British armed with Charleville 1766s]] | |||
[[Image:Pat 410.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reverend Oliver ([[René Auberjonois]]) takes a fatal shot while holding a Charleville 1766]] | |||
[[Image:Patriot 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gabriel Martin ([[Heath Ledger]]) fires Oliver's Charleville.]] | |||
== | ==Flintlock Fowler== | ||
A [[Flintlock Fowler]] (the 18th century equivalent of a shotgun) is seen being fired by Samuel Martin (Bryan Chafin) during the rescue of Gabriel Martin. | |||
[[Image:Harmon Deming Flintlock fowler 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Harmon Deming Flintlock Fowler]] | |||
[[Image:Pat 409.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Flintlock Fowler is seen being fired by Samuel Martin (Bryan Chafin) during the rescue of Gabriel Martin.]] | |||
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[[Category:War | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:Roland Emmerich]] | |||
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The Patriot is a 2000 American Revolutionary War film that stars Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a former soldier who tries to protect his family from becoming involved in the American colonists' effort for independence, but is drawn into the fight after a tragic encounter with British forces. The film was directed by Roland Emmerich and the cast included Heath Ledger, Jason Isaacs, and Adam Baldwin.
The following weapons were used in the film The Patriot:
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Kentucky Flintlock Rifle
Several Kentucky flintlock rifles are used by Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) and his sons when he tries to rescue his older son Gabriel Martin (Heath Ledger) from British soldiers. The rifle was custom built for Mel Gibson by artist Frank House, who also had a hand in training the actor on how to use it.
Flintlock Pistol
Various Flintlock Pistols are used by numerous characters including Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) and Colonel Tavington (Jason Isaacs). Benjamin Martin's pistol was on loan from a collector, who happened to share the same initials as Mel Gibson's character. Tavington's pistol was built from a kit.
Brown Bess Flintlock Musket
The Brown Bess appears as the standard flintlock musket of the British Army. Always seen with a bayonet.
Charleville 1766
Several militia members are seen armed with the Charleville 1766 flintlock musket including Gabriel Martin (Heath Ledger), who fires it several times during the film, most notably when he wounds Colonel Tavington.
Flintlock Fowler
A Flintlock Fowler (the 18th century equivalent of a shotgun) is seen being fired by Samuel Martin (Bryan Chafin) during the rescue of Gabriel Martin.
