Friday, January 7, 2011

Mel Gibson as William Wallace - Braveheart Movie

Mel Gibson as William Wallace

Mel Gibson as William Wallace, the film's tragic hero. When his father and brother are killed fighting English soldiers, he leaves Scotland and travels abroad with his uncle. Upon returning, he marries his childhood friend Murron. After Murron is summarily executed by an English magistrate, Wallace leads an uprising demanding justice that leads to the Wars of Scottish Independence.

The Movie: Braveheart is a 1995 epic historical drama film directed by and starring Mel Gibson.
Mel Gibson portrays Sir William Wallace, a 13th century Scottish knight who gained recognition when he came to the forefront of the First War of Scottish Independence by opposing King Edward I of England.

William Wallace Statue

William Wallace Statue: In the 13th-century, Scotland was oppressed by King Edward of England, and one man, William Wallace rose in rebellion, uniting the clans, and driving the English from the land. His story is legend, inspiring Mel Gibson's award-winning film Braveheart. The Gaelic warrior is sculpted in 1/8-scale, wearing his kilt and clan insignia, wielding a battle axe and wooden shield, his face painted blue with woad paint.

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