Sunday Movie Classics: Braveheart (R)

Braveheart (R) - 1995

William Wallace is the medieval Scottish patriot who is spurred into revolt against the English when the love of his life is slaughtered. Leading his army into battles that become a war, his advance into England threatens King Edward I's throne before he is captured and executed, but not before becoming a symbol for a free Scotland.

Director: Mel Gibson

Starring: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Catherine McCormack

Winner of 5 Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Makeup, Best Sound Effects Editing