This is not an event that happened, but Randall Wallace included it in his screenplay, citing its dramatic power. There is a scene at the start of "Braveheart" that depicts the hanging of Scottish noblemen at the hands of the English at the Barns of Ayr. The screenplay for "Braveheart" took its framework and a lot of its story beats from the Blind Harry poem, which was, itself, exaggerated at best. It was an old-world Hollywood historical epic of the highest order, complete with extreme violence, a touching love story, and a lot of rousing dialogue about war and freedom. "Braveheart" was an enormous box office hit in 1995, and won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Makeup, and Best Sound Design at the Academy Awards. This Wallace guy was happening.Īrguably most recognizable to modern audiences is the 1995 feature film about Wallace called " Braveheart" written by Randall Wallace (no relation), and directed by and starring Mel Gibson. Henty wrote "In Freedom's Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce" in 1885. Sir Walter Scott wrote "The Story of Sir William Wallace" in 1928.
Jane Porter wrote a romantic novel about Wallace in 1810 called "The Scottish Chiefs." Felicia Hemens wrote a celebrated poem about Wallace at The Battle of Falkirk called "Wallace's Invocation to Bruce" in 1819. Robert Burns wrote the lyrics to a hit song in 1793 called "Scots Wha Hae wi Wallace Bled." The 19th century was lousy with works about Wallace.
William Wallace would serve as inspiration for several major works of poetry, lit, and film over the centuries.
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