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In 14th century Scotland, the English nobles are staking their claim for lands and the Scottish throne. When William Wallace is left an orphan by the brutality of the English, he vows to make Scotland strong again. Wallace grows up into a paradox of a man - on the one hand very well educated, on the other a ruthless killer and barbarian. As an adult he succeeds in uniting the Scottish clans to fight the English oppressors, and is only undone by betrayal and greed. Mel Gibson directs this multi-Oscar winning epic, and also stars as folk hero Wallace. (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)

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Awards

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  • Nominations

Academy Awards

  • 1996 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
  • 1996 - Mel Gibson (Best Achievement in Directing)
  • 1996 - John Toll (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
  • 1996 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
  • 1996 - Best Sound Editing
  • 1996 - Randall Wallace (Best Original Screenplay)
  • 1996 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
  • 1996 - James Horner (Best Original Dramatic Score)
  • 1996 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
  • 1996 - Best Sound Mixing