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Braveheart
In 13th-century Scotland, William Wallace is a courageous Scottish warrior whose peaceful existence is shattered by the brutality of English rule. Following the murder of his beloved wife, Wallace launches a rebellion against King Edward I of England. Uniting rival Scottish clans under a common cause, Wallace leads his countrymen into a desperate struggle for independence. As his reputation grows and his victories inspire an oppressed nation, he must confront political betrayal, overwhelming military opposition and the sacrifices required to secure freedom.
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What changed in this version?
The Braveheart workprint is an unofficial pre-release version of Mel Gibson's Academy Award-winning historical epic.
Unlike the widely rumoured six-hour version, a workprint listed in private collectors' catalogues reportedly runs approximately the same length as the theatrical release. Its precise editing differences have not been reliably documented.
Differences from the Theatrical Version
Although the exact contents of the circulating workprint require further verification, several alternative edits of Braveheart are documented:
- Extended material: A preliminary assembly of approximately 225 minutes has been reported, although this is not confirmed to be the circulating workprint.
- Deleted scenes: A television version featured additional dialogue and character interactions, including material involving Wallace's rebellion and Murron's captivity.
- Alternative editing: Some releases have featured different shots or censorship-related alterations.
- Final narration: The original theatrical ending reportedly contained a word subsequently removed from later versions.
Preservation Notes
The Braveheart workprint represents an intriguing piece of the film's production history. While the existence of a collector-listed pre-release copy has been documented, relatively little information is publicly available about its exact contents, source or differences from the finished film.
Its inclusion in The Workprint Project helps document a lesser-known version of one of the most celebrated historical epics of the 1990s.
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