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Sort by List order. 1. Braveheart. 1995 2h 58m R. 8.3 (1.1M) Rate. 68 Metascore. Scottish warrior William Wallace leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England. Director Mel Gibson Stars Mel Gibson Sophie Marceau Patrick McGoohan.
Gibson went on to star in Ransom (1996), Payback (1999), What Women Want and The Patriot (both in 2000), and We Were Soldiers (2002). Gibson co-wrote, directed and produced The Passion of the Christ in 2004, a Biblical epic drama which chronicled the Passion of Jesus.
He also made the more endearing Forever Young (1992) and the somewhat disturbing The Man Without a Face (1993). 1995 brought his most famous role as "Sir William Wallace" in Braveheart (1995), for which he won two Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director.
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- 11 Paparazzi
- 10 The Singing Detective
- 9 Stonehearst Asylum
- 8 Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man
- 7 The Man Without A Face
- 6 Get The Gringo
- 5 The Professor and The Madman
- 4 The Passion of The Christ
- 3 Braveheart
- 2 Apocalypto
Gibson did not direct, write, or have a significant acting role in Paparazzi, but he did co-produce the film with Bruce Davey. The film followed a movie star seeking revenge on a paparazzo for a car crash that injured his family. The revenge thriller failed on virtually every front, featuring a weak script, lackluster performances, and cluelessness...
Blending the genres of a crime drama, a musical, and a comedy, The Singing Detective served as a film adaptation of the 80s BBC serial of the same name. The film starred Robert Downey Jr. as Dan Dark, a writer who imagined himself as the detective of his novel after being hospitalized for a skin disease. While Downey delivered a strong performance,...
Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether" inspired the 2014 film, Eliza Graves, which was given the new title of Stonehearst Asylum ahead of its theatrical release. The medical hospital in the Gibson-produced film initially seemed humane, but kept a shocking truth from aspiring doctor Edward Newgate. Stonehearst...
The documentary film Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man was written and directed by Lian Lunson and was co-produced by Gibson. I'm Your Man centered on a musical tribute featuring artists such as U2 and Nick Cave at the Sydney Opera House. Interviews discussing Cohen's career were featured in between performances, but left more to be desired in terms of p...
Gibson directed his first film with The Man Without a Face, based on a novel of the same name from Isabelle Holland. Determined to pass an entrance exam to a prestigious military academy, a young boy found a tutor in former teacher Justin McLeod (Gibson). The two formed a strong bond, but due to their age difference and McLeod's past involving a ca...
Get the Gringo was written and co-produced by Gibson, and starred him as a getaway driver who crossed the border into Mexico. No longer in the United States, the driver was labelled "The Gringo" and was hunted by a large group of criminals. Get the Gringo was full of car chases, crude humor, and action-packed thrills, distinguishing itself as one o...
In 1998, a non-fiction book titled The Surgeon of Crowthorne: A Tale of Murder, Madness and the Love of Words was published in England. In North America, the book was given the alternative title of The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford Dictionary. Gibson produced a film adaptation of the book, starri...
The 2004 biblical drama, The Passion of the Christ, was based on the New Testament and starred Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth. Set on the day of Jesus' crucifixion, the film contained a high level of violence that became the subject of much criticism. Others found it to be necessary as The Passion of the Christ was depicting the sin and cruelty ...
The 90s historical epic, Braveheart, starred Gibson as Sir William Wallace, a Scottish knight and leader in the First War of Scottish Independence. When not judged based on historical accuracy, the filmwas an extraordinary war epic with an amazing soundtrack and high production values. Braveheart, even more than 20 years later, has continued to be ...
After making The Passion of the Christ, Gibson directed, co-wrote, and co-produced Apocalypto, a film set in the era of the Mayan Empire. With the once powerful civilization facing imminent collapse, the Mayans turned to human sacrifice to change the tide. Jaguar Paw was one of the people captured for sacrifice, but was unwilling to go without a fi...
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1. Braveheart. 1995 2h 58m R. 8.3 (1.1M) Rate. 68 Metascore. Scottish warrior William Wallace leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England. Director Mel Gibson Stars Mel Gibson Sophie Marceau Patrick McGoohan. 2. Lethal Weapon. 1987 1h 49m R. 7.6 (278K) Rate. 68 Metascore.
In his career, Gibson has appeared in 43 films, including the Mad Max and Lethal Weapon film series. In addition to acting, Gibson has also directed four films, including Braveheart and The Passion of the Christ; produced 11 films; and written two films. Films either starring or directed by Mel Gibson have earned over US$2.5 billion, in the ...
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After appearing in the "Mad Max" and "Lethal Weapon" series, Gibson went on to direct and star in the Academy Award-winning "Braveheart" (1995). In 2004, he directed and produced "The Passion of the Christ," a controversial yet successful film portraying the last hours in the life of Jesus Christ.
