Mel Gibson flick readies for Revolutionary War
McCONNELLS, South Carolina
(CNN) -- Pre-production of Mel Gibson's latest movie project has closed the doors of a popular historic site in South Carolina. The Historic Brattonsville plantation is currently getting a face-lift as the crew for the Revolutionary War film "The Patriot" readies the site for filming.
In the movie, Gibson plays Benjamin Martin, a reluctant hero who is swept into battle when the war reaches his farm. In an effort to protect his family, he joins the American militia and fights beside his idealistic son. The plantation will be looking its best as a backdrop to the film -- buildings are being painted and restored. Officials in charge of the site say the changes will also make the plantation a more pleasant place to visit when it re-opens in mid-October.
Gibson is one of Hollywood's top male stars -- along with the "Lethal Weapon" series, he won best director and best picture Oscars for 1995's "Braveheart," which was set amid the 13th century battles between Scotland and England.
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Yeah, *this* oughta be good...
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"America needs additional gun laws like a giraffe needs snow tires."
--Rabbi Mermelstein, JPFO
McCONNELLS, South Carolina
(CNN) -- Pre-production of Mel Gibson's latest movie project has closed the doors of a popular historic site in South Carolina. The Historic Brattonsville plantation is currently getting a face-lift as the crew for the Revolutionary War film "The Patriot" readies the site for filming.
In the movie, Gibson plays Benjamin Martin, a reluctant hero who is swept into battle when the war reaches his farm. In an effort to protect his family, he joins the American militia and fights beside his idealistic son. The plantation will be looking its best as a backdrop to the film -- buildings are being painted and restored. Officials in charge of the site say the changes will also make the plantation a more pleasant place to visit when it re-opens in mid-October.
Gibson is one of Hollywood's top male stars -- along with the "Lethal Weapon" series, he won best director and best picture Oscars for 1995's "Braveheart," which was set amid the 13th century battles between Scotland and England.
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Yeah, *this* oughta be good...
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"America needs additional gun laws like a giraffe needs snow tires."
--Rabbi Mermelstein, JPFO