1991
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Benjamin Martin: I've just read into the mind of a genius. Cornwallis knows more about war then any of us could ever hope to learn in a dozen lifetimes. His victories at Camden and Charleston were perfect, perfect. The thing is, he knows that... and perhaps that's his weakness. Gabriel Martin: Sir? Benjamin Martin: Pride. Pride's a weakness.
Benjamin Martin is a war veteran who wants to dedicate himself to his family. Now he's a farmer, although during the war he used to be a ferocious soldier. Another conflict is forthcoming, but Benjamin doesn't want to enlist again.
Benjamin Martin: I have long feared, that my sins would return to visit me... and the cost is more then i can bear. Col. Harry Burwell : Benjamin, we have a chance. Green and Dan Morgen are down from Virginia.
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But I considerate myself fortunate to be serving the cause of Liberty. And though I fear death, each day in prayer I reaffirm my willingness, if necessary, to give my life in its service. Pray for...
Would you tell me please, Mr. Howard, why should I trade one tyrant 3000 miles away, for 3000 tyrantsone mile away? An elected legislature can trample a man's rights as easily as a king can.
Half the men in this church, including you, father... and you reverend, are as ardent patriots as I. Will you now, when you are needed most, stop at only words?. Is that the sort of men you are?. I...
[Watching the Continental Army routed at Camden]These rustics are so inept. Nearly takes the honor out of victory... nearly.[At Cowpens, sees Tavington's dragoons charge without Cornwallis' orders]Tavington. Damn him, DAMN THAT MAN![Forced to surrender at Yorktown] How could it come to this? A bunch of rabble... peasants. Everything will change...Everything haschanged.[Joining the militia, to the surprise of his congregation]A shepherd must tend his flock. And at times... fight off the wolves.
Benjamin Martin: In the future, full quarter will be given to British wounded and any who surrender.Major Jean Villeneuve: The British men of war gave no such quarter when they fired on a ship carrying my wife and daughters. I watched from 200 yards off as they were burned alive.Benjamin Martin: You have my sympathy, but my order stands.Major Jean Villeneuve: Damn your sympathy! Who are you to give such an order? I know what you and your men did to my countrymen at Fort Wilderness.Benjamin Martin: We are militia. This is not regular army. Every man here is free to come and go as he pleases, but while you are here, you will obey my command or I will have you shot.What would you do if they destroyed your home, threatened your family. Where would you draw the line?Before they were soldiers, they were family. Before they were legends, they were heroes. Before there was a nation, there was a fight for freedom.Some things are worth fighting for.Benjamin Martin: Would you tell me, please, Mister Howard, why should I trade one tyrant three thousand miles away for three thousand tyrants one mile away? An elected legislature can trample a man's rights as easily as a King can.
Benjamin Martin: If the conduct of your officers is the measure of a gentleman, I'll take that as a compliment. [Pauses] Get my men. Lieutenant General Cornwallis : [To O'Hara] Arrange the exchange.
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Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son. I have long feared that my sins would return to visit me, and the cost is more than I can bear.
