The screenwriter Robert Rodart and the producer Mark Gordon are very interested in the theme of the American Revolution. The early creation of the film began in 1996. The final theme of the film is that you cannot save your family unless you are willing to be in the torrent of the independence war that saves all families and appear on the side of the patriots.
After Columbia bought Rodart's script, the producers Gordon and Levinson began looking for the best candidates to direct the film. Soon, their eyes were fixed on the film partners of director Roland Emmerich and producer Dean Devlin. Emmerich said that he never thought he would make a movie during the War of Independence, but he was deeply moved by this story.
From "Mad Max" to "Brave Heart", Mel Gibson is no stranger to the role of Martin in this film. Producer Gordon said that he chose Mel during the period of perfecting the script because he not only has the perseverance that the role needs, but also is good at expressing the character's heart.
