Continental

The Patriot (2000)

Actors: Andy Stahl (actor), Gregory Smith (actor), Heath Ledger (actor), Mark Jeffrey Miller (actor), Tchéky Karyo (actor), Jamieson Price (actor), Chris Cooper (actor), Adam Baldwin (actor), Mel Gibson (actor), Donal Logue (actor), Rene Auberjonois (actor), Jason Isaacs (actor), Kevin R. Hershberger (actor), Joely Richardson (actress), Tom Wilkinson (actor),

Plot: It is 1776 in colonial South Carolina. Benjamin Martin, a French-Indian war hero who is haunted by his past, now wants nothing more than to live peacefully on his small plantation, and wants no part of a war with the most powerful nation in the world, Great Britain. Meanwhile, his two eldest sons, Gabriel and Thomas, can't wait to enlist in the newly formed "Continental Army." When South Carolina decides to join the rebellion against England, Gabriel immediately signs up to fight...without his father's permission. But when Colonel William Tavington, British dragoon, infamous for his brutal tactics, comes and burns the Martin Plantation to the ground, tragedy strikes. Benjamin quickly finds himself torn between protecting his family, and seeking revenge along with being a part of the birth of a new, young, and ambitious nation.

Keywords: 1770s, 1780s, action-hero, ambush, american-revolution, arson, axe, axe-murder, axe-throwing, based-on-true-story
Genres: Action, Drama, War,
Taglines: What would you do if they destroyed your home, threatened your family. Where would you draw the line? Before they were soldiers, they were family. Before they were legends, they were heros. Before there was a nation, there was a fight for freedom. Some things are worth fighting for.

Quotes:

Colonel William Tavington: You know, it's an ugly business doing one's duty... but just occasionally it's a real pleasure.

Benjamin Martin: Before this war is over, I'm going to kill you.::Colonel William Tavington: Why wait?

Charlotte: You have done nothing for which you should be ashamed.::Benjamin Martin: I have done nothing. And for that I am ashamed.

Benjamin Martin: Aim small, miss small.

Benjamin Martin: I'm a parent. I haven't got the luxury of principles.

[All of the Martin children are sitting around at dinner]::Nathan Martin: [referring to the British if they arrive] We're going to have to fight them off.::Samuel Martin: Won't father do that?::Nathan Martin: They'll probably kill us men.::[Nathan turns to Abigaile, the Housekeeper]::Nathan Martin: And do "Lord-Knows-What" to you women.::Abigale the Housekeeper: [scoldingly] Nathan!

Lord General Cornwallis: Fine soldier you are, bested by a bedtime story.

General O'Hara: [carrying a British uniform stuffed like a scarecrow] Your grace, one of our captured officers.

Lord General Cornwallis: These rustics are so inept. It nearly takes the honor out of victory. Nearly.

Col. Harry Burwell: This is not a war for the independence of one or two colonies, but for the independence of one nation.::Capt. Wilkins: Tell me, Colonel, what nation is that?::Mr. Howard: An American nation!::Capt. Wilkins: There is no such nation, and to speak of one is treason.::Mr. Howard: We ARE citizens of an American nation! And our rights are being threatened by a tyrant three thousand miles away!::Benjamin Martin: Would you tell me please, Mr. Howard, why should I trade one tyrant three thousand miles away for three thousand tyrants one mile away? An elected legislature can trample a man's rights as easily as a king can.::Col. Harry Burwell: Captain Martin, I understood you to be a patriot.::Benjamin Martin: If you mean by patriot, am I angry about taxation without representation, well, yes I am. Should the American colonies govern themselves independently? I believe that they can, and they should. But if you are asking me, am I willing to go to war with England? Well, then the answer is most definately NO!

The Patriot (2000)

Actors: Andy Stahl (actor), Gregory Smith (actor), Heath Ledger (actor), Mark Jeffrey Miller (actor), Tchéky Karyo (actor), Jamieson Price (actor), Chris Cooper (actor), Adam Baldwin (actor), Mel Gibson (actor), Donal Logue (actor), Rene Auberjonois (actor), Jason Isaacs (actor), Kevin R. Hershberger (actor), Joely Richardson (actress), Tom Wilkinson (actor),

Plot: It is 1776 in colonial South Carolina. Benjamin Martin, a French-Indian war hero who is haunted by his past, now wants nothing more than to live peacefully on his small plantation, and wants no part of a war with the most powerful nation in the world, Great Britain. Meanwhile, his two eldest sons, Gabriel and Thomas, can't wait to enlist in the newly formed "Continental Army." When South Carolina decides to join the rebellion against England, Gabriel immediately signs up to fight...without his father's permission. But when Colonel William Tavington, British dragoon, infamous for his brutal tactics, comes and burns the Martin Plantation to the ground, tragedy strikes. Benjamin quickly finds himself torn between protecting his family, and seeking revenge along with being a part of the birth of a new, young, and ambitious nation.

Keywords: 1770s, 1780s, action-hero, ambush, american-revolution, arson, axe, axe-murder, axe-throwing, based-on-true-story
Genres: Action, Drama, War,
Taglines: What would you do if they destroyed your home, threatened your family. Where would you draw the line? Before they were soldiers, they were family. Before they were legends, they were heros. Before there was a nation, there was a fight for freedom. Some things are worth fighting for.

Quotes:

Colonel William Tavington: You know, it's an ugly business doing one's duty... but just occasionally it's a real pleasure.

Benjamin Martin: Before this war is over, I'm going to kill you.::Colonel William Tavington: Why wait?

Charlotte: You have done nothing for which you should be ashamed.::Benjamin Martin: I have done nothing. And for that I am ashamed.

Benjamin Martin: Aim small, miss small.

Benjamin Martin: I'm a parent. I haven't got the luxury of principles.

[All of the Martin children are sitting around at dinner]::Nathan Martin: [referring to the British if they arrive] We're going to have to fight them off.::Samuel Martin: Won't father do that?::Nathan Martin: They'll probably kill us men.::[Nathan turns to Abigaile, the Housekeeper]::Nathan Martin: And do "Lord-Knows-What" to you women.::Abigale the Housekeeper: [scoldingly] Nathan!

Lord General Cornwallis: Fine soldier you are, bested by a bedtime story.

General O'Hara: [carrying a British uniform stuffed like a scarecrow] Your grace, one of our captured officers.

Lord General Cornwallis: These rustics are so inept. It nearly takes the honor out of victory. Nearly.

Col. Harry Burwell: This is not a war for the independence of one or two colonies, but for the independence of one nation.::Capt. Wilkins: Tell me, Colonel, what nation is that?::Mr. Howard: An American nation!::Capt. Wilkins: There is no such nation, and to speak of one is treason.::Mr. Howard: We ARE citizens of an American nation! And our rights are being threatened by a tyrant three thousand miles away!::Benjamin Martin: Would you tell me please, Mr. Howard, why should I trade one tyrant three thousand miles away for three thousand tyrants one mile away? An elected legislature can trample a man's rights as easily as a king can.::Col. Harry Burwell: Captain Martin, I understood you to be a patriot.::Benjamin Martin: If you mean by patriot, am I angry about taxation without representation, well, yes I am. Should the American colonies govern themselves independently? I believe that they can, and they should. But if you are asking me, am I willing to go to war with England? Well, then the answer is most definately NO!