This gripping saga of passion and glory Won five ACADEMY AWARDS, including Best Picture. Director, co-producer and star Mel Gibson plays legendary Scottish hero William Wallace. Married in secret to his true love Murron (Catherine McCormack), William wants nothing more than to start a family and build a life together. But when Murron suffers a cruel fate due to an edict from King Edward I, William's undying adoration for her fuels his fight to unite and liberate the country he loves.