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The movie takes place in South Carolina in 1776. Benjamin Martin, a French-Indian
war hero who is haunted by his past, is a patriot who wants no part in
a war with Britian. Meanwhile, his two eldest sons, Gabriel and Thomas,
can't wait to go out and kill some Redcoats. When South Carolina decides
to go to war with Britain, Gabriel immediatly signs up to fight...without
his father's permission. But soon, Colonel Tavington, British solder infamous
for his brutal tactiks, captures Gabriel and sentences him to be hanged.
As Gabriel is taken away, Thomas tries to free him, only to be killed
by Tavington, in front of Benjamin. Now, seeking revenge for his son's
death, Benjamin leaves behind his 5 other children to bring independence
to the 13 colonies. |
