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Patton

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Biography of controversial World War II hero General George S. Patton. The film covers his wartime activities and accomplishments, beginning with his entry into the North African campaign and ending with his removal from command after his outspoken criticism of US post-war military strategy.

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George C. Scott's sympathetic, unflinching portrayal of the titular general in this sprawling epic is as definitive as any performance in the history of American biopics.

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Pauline Kael The New Yorker 07/29/2022
It could, of course, be a very smart liberal ploy to make Patton a monster-man among mice, but it backfires by turning him into a hero. Go to Full Review Wanda Hale New York Daily News 02/22/2015
4/4
I'd like to pin four stars on each shoulder of George C. Scott for his perspective characterization of the military genius, the controversial man. Go to Full Review TIME Staff TIME Magazine 02/22/2015
The movie's vision blurs the man and, incidentally, the just war around him. Go to Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily 06/14/2023
Patton remains one of the great war films for the fact that it can be conceived and both patriotic and anti-war in its delivery. Go to Full Review Anne Louise Contra Costa Times 02/10/2022
Patton is one of the most brilliant one-man film shows ever produced. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 08/30/2020
10/10
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Chris B @Papa13070 May 7 It really doesn't get any better than this one, for realism, casting, set, costumes, scenery..........and all based on a true story. I can see why Scott won Best Actor and the film won BEST MOVIE. Epic movie in all aspects. Every person should watch this movie...... to see what the troops of England and the USA went through during WWII. My father fought in the Ardens during the Battle of the Bulge and he said the scene when Patton was marching up to get the 101st, with the heavy snow in the trees and the 88's blasting the tops of the trees off, took him right back to the heavy fighting where he was severely wounded. It was that realistic. "Patton" is one of my favorite WWII movies. This has a little bit of everything going for it, including great acting (Carl Malden and George C. Scott), historically accurate feel, a good bit of drama, and even some humor. "Patton" is one of the best and most honored war films of all time. (8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, 1970.) A masterpiece See more Levi J @Lev77 Mar 31 Fascinating, epic war biopic with a great performance from George C. Scott! See more Robert H @Colonel_Stogie Mar 22 This film is the pinnacle of film making, especially for World War II buffs. George C. Scott deserved his Oscar for Best Actor in every regard for his performance as Patton, along with a career noteworthy performance by Carl Malden as General Omar Bradley. Having watched it multiple times over three decades, I cannot recommend this film strongly enough. See more Jack G @Gump.jack Feb 4 He is a Fighter made for war, outmoded in peace See more Peter K @RT55017540 Nov 18 Patton is almost described in this film as a Meglamaniac pysycophathic Narcissist. The actors throwing themselves to the ground even before the the shells have exploded is laughable. The totally wooden relationship between him and the cartoon figure of Montgomery is absurd. The silly soundtrack is irritating. I could go on, but I can’t be bothered ! See more Oscar R. @Rottrokc Oct 17 Fantastic movie, Patton is such an interesting character. See more Read all reviews
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Franklin J. Schaffner

Director

George C. Scott

Gen. George S. Patton Jr.

Karl Malden

General Omar N. Bradley

David Bauer

Lieutenant General Harry Buford

Edward Binns

Maj. Gen. Walter Bedell Smith

John Doucette

Major General Lucian K. Truscott

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Synopsis Biography of controversial World War II hero General George S. Patton. The film covers his wartime activities and accomplishments, beginning with his entry into the North African campaign and ending with his removal from command after his outspoken criticism of US post-war military strategy.
Director
Franklin J. Schaffner
Producer
Frank McCarthy
Screenwriter
Francis Ford Coppola, Edmund H. North, Francis Ford Coppola, Edmund H. North, Ladislas Farago, Omar N. Bradley
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
PG
Genre
War, Biography, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 25, 1970, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2015
Runtime
2h 51m
Sound Mix
Stereo, DTS