Historical Drama "The Patriot" tells about the times United States War of independence from Britain, which occurred in the 18th century. Benjamin Martin-gallant veteran, knows firsthand about the brutal War, during the height of the left his farm to raise seven children. After the death of his wife and children to replace Benjamin mother and a father, trying to raise a decent people.
But trouble breaks into the House of Martino, one of the sons of Benjamin, Gabriel kills the English captain. Then grief, anger and vengeance is pushing his father on military barricades, where Benjamin becomes Commander of the insurgents. He does not spare opponents, he becomes a ruthless executioner for them and for his people he is a hero, he is a patriot.