The Patriot: The Official Companion [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

~ Fritz/Aberly (Author) "The Patriot began in 1996 from an interest in the American Revolution shared by screenwriter Robert Rodat and producer Mark Gordon..." (more)
Key Phrases: costume department, film debut, Benjamin Martin, South Carolina, American Revolution (more...)

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South Carolina, 1776 at the start of the American Revolution, one man struggled with the upheaval of political independence and his own secret past. The making of this dramatic film about war and family is all captured in The Patriot, The Official Companion. Starring Mel Gibson, Tom Wilkinson (Shakespeare in Love), Chris Cooper (October Sky), and Jason Isaacs (Armageddon), and directed by Roland Emmerich (Independence Day), The Patriot is the story of America on the threshold of war. Complete with stills from the set, special in-depth interviews with the cast, director and producers, and information on how the Smithsonian Institute helped oversee the production for historical accuracy, this book is a visually stunning keepsake of the movie.

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The full story of the making of The Patriot, Columbia Pictures' dramatic revolutionary war adventure starring Mel Gibson. This books is due out on July 4th, 2000 and contains 100 color photos.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Carlton Books LTD.; 1 edition (July 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842220764
• ISBN-13: 978-1842220764
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,149,708 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful work!, June 14, 2000

By A Customer

After looking at and reading through my copy of The Patriot: The Official Companion about 10 times, I recommend this beautiful work of art to everyone! The photos in this book are breathtaking and realistic and they cover every aspect of the movie. Some of the best shots of the film are included in this work. The articles on the actors are thorough and not only give some history and filmography on them, but also offer a very personal view into their lives. Being on the set during filming myself I can see that The Official Companion offers a view into the business of film-making, and that coupled with the historical aspect of The Patriot will truly make this book a pleasure for everyone! Suzanne and Rachel both did a *wonderful* job!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How was "The Patriot" made? Find out!, July 31, 2000

By	T. Wheeler - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The stunning historical imagery of "The Patriot" was the result of a lot of long hours and hard work by a lot of people, seeking out properly historical sites, consulting with the Smithsonian Institute (the first time they have ever participated in the making of a movie), and ensuring that all of the details of "The Patriot" were properly carried out. This attention to detail is a hallmark of well-made, well-thought-out movies, and was probably last seen to this degree of precision in "Titanic". Learn how "The Patriot" was made in this superb book filled with on-screen and behind-the-scenes photos. The one amusing irony I find is the amount of computer work that went into the massive battle scenes. Is it just me, or is there something slightly -- unusual about computer-generated REVOLUTIONARY WAR combatants? But if it adds to the overall impact of the movie, which it certainly does, what of it? You'll discover that and much more in this must-have book for anyone who enjoyed and was impressed by "The Patriot", which I regard as one of the most significant movies I have ever seen!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn how a movie is made--I did from this book!, July 20, 2000

By A Customer

If you enjoyed the movie, you'll really enjoy this book. Lots of big, colorful photographs of the cast and crew at work during the filming; many pictures are suitable for framing--the photos are that good. If you are a student of film, this is a great book in which to learn how a movie is put together from start to finish: the text is very, very enlightening. The book even illustrates and explains how all of the film's special effects were accomplished.