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In the late 13th century, William Wallace returns to Scotland after living away from his homeland for many years. The king of Scotland has died withou...(read more...) t 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. At the historic battle of Stirling, Wallace leads his army to a stunning victory against the English. Knighted by the grateful Scottish nobles, Sir William Wallace extends the conflict south of the border and storms the city of York. King Edward I is astonished by the unexpected turn of events. Unable to rely on his ineffectual son Prince Edward, Longshanks sends his daughter-in-law Princess Isabelle to discuss a truce with Wallace.

Director: Mel Gibson

MPAA: R

Running Time: 2 hrs. 50 min.

Release Date: May 26, 1995

Cast: Angus Macfadyen, Brendan Gleeson, Brian Cox, Catherine McCormack, David O'Hara, Ian Bannen, James Cosmo, James Robinson, Mel Gibson, Patrick McGoohan, Sean McGinley, Sophie Marceau, Tommy Flanagan