Braveheart (1995)

Ceremony Year: 1996Category: Best PictureReleased: 1995

Nominated Talent & Credits

Mel Gibson— Mel Gibson

Alan Ladd Jr.— Mel Gibson, Alan Ladd, Jr. and Bruce Davey, Producers

Bruce Davey— Mel Gibson, Alan Ladd, Jr. and Bruce Davey, Producers

Synopsis / Overview

Enraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Wallace slays a platoon of the local English lord's soldiers. This leads the village to revolt and, eventually, the entire country to rise up against English rule.

Historical Academy Record

BEST PICTURE — 68th Academy Awards (1996)

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