Cast of The Patriot

The Patriot features a talented cast that brings the characters to life. The main cast includes Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, Heath Ledger as Gabriel Martin, Joely Richardson as Charlotte Selton, Jason Isaacs as Col. William Tavington, Chris Cooper as Col. Harry Burwell, Tchéky Karyo as Jean Villeneuve, René Auberjonois as Reverend Oliver, and Lisa Brenner as Anne Howard.

The Patriot is a 2000 American epic historical war film directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Mel Gibson, Chris Cooper, Heath Ledger, Tom Wilkinson, and Jason Isaacs. It follows Benjamin Martin, an American colonist who becomes involved in the American Revolutionary War after his son enlists in the army. The film primarily unfolds in rural Berkeley County, South Carolina and portrays Martin's transformation from a peaceful farmer to a determined warrior.