What is the famous line from Braveheart?

William Wallace: Lower your flags and march straight back to England, stopping at every home you pass by to beg forgiveness for a hundred years of theft, rape, and murder. Do that and your men shall live. Do it not, and every one of you will die today. William Wallace: Every man dies, not every man truly lives.

How was William Wallace tortured before death?

Wrapped in an ox hide to prevent him being ripped apart, thereby shortening the torture, he was dragged by horses four miles through London to Smithfield. There he was hanged, as a murderer and thief, but cut down while still alive.

How is Braveheart killed?

He was hanged, drawn and quartered—strangled by hanging, but released while he was still alive, emasculated, eviscerated and his bowels burned before him, beheaded, then cut into four parts. His preserved head (dipped in tar) was placed on a pike atop London Bridge.

What does William Wallace say at the end of his speech?

Popular culture. In the 1995 film Braveheart, Scottish knight William Wallace (portrayed by Mel Gibson) shouts “Alba gu brĂ th” as he gallops across the front of his assembled Scottish troops just prior to their decisive victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.

Is Mel Gibson wearing a wig in Braveheart?

Mel Gibson wore a wig to play William Wallace.

Is the movie Braveheart historically accurate?

Of course, nearly everything that is shown in the movie is based upon historical facts. The director changed some things to make Braveheart a better movie, but the general content of the film is historically correct.

What were William Wallace’s last words?

Wallace, William (1270-1305, Scottish Patriot) “Freedom” [Ascribed to him in the film “Braveheart”; his actual last words, before being hanged, disembowelled, drawn and quartered, are unknown.] Washington, George (1732-1799) “It is well, I die hard, but I am not afraid to go.”

Do you confess Braveheart?

William Wallace : Never, in my whole life, have I ever sworn allegiance to him. Royal Magistrate : It matters not. Royal Magistrate : Confess, and you may receive a quick death. Deny, and you must be purified by pain.

What is the Braveheart speech?

I am William Wallace, and I see a whole army of my countrymen, here, in defiance of Tyranny. You’ve come to fight as free men, and free men you are. What will you do without freedom? Will you fight?