In the late 13th century, William Wallace returns to Scotland after living away from his homeland for many years. The king of Scotland has died without an heir and the king of England, a ruthless pagan known as Edward the Longshanks, has seized the throne. Wallace becomes the leader of a ramshackle yet courageous army determined to vanquish the greater English forces.

At the historic battle of Stirling, Wallace leads his army to a stunning victory against the English. Knighted by the grateful Scottish nobles, Sir William Wallace extends the conflict south of the border and storms the city of York. King Edward I is astonished by the unexpected turn of events. Unable to rely on his ineffectual son Prince Edward, Longshanks sends his daughter-in-law Princess Isabelle to discuss a truce with Wallace.

Directed by
Mel Gibson

Cast
Mel Gibson - William Wallace
Sophie Marceau - Princess Isabelle
Patrick McGoohan - Longshanks--King Edward I
Catherine McCormack - Murron
James Robinson - Young William
Sean Lawlor - Malcolm Wallace
Sandy Nelson - John Wallace
James Cosmo - Campbell
Sean McGinley - MacClannough
Ralph Riach - Priest No 1
Mhairi Calvey - Young Murron
Brian Cox - Argyle Wallace
Peter Hanly - Prince Edward
Stephen Billington - Phillip
Barry McGovern - King's Advisor No 2
Angus MacFadyen - Robert the Bruce

Production Co.
Marquis Film
Ladd Company
Icon Productions

Produced by
Steve McEveety
Mel Gibson
Alan Ladd Jr

Studio
Paramount Pictures

Writer
Randall Wallace

Music
James Horner