The read
Scores higher than 93% of the 98 1970s war movies in this catalog. It runs long at 2h 52m.
Synopsis
"Patton" tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with Patton's career in North Africa and progresses through the invasion of Germany and the fall of the Third Reich. Side plots also speak of Patton's numerous faults such his temper and habit towards insubordination.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic86/100
1,252 audience votes
Key crew
- Franklin J. SchaffnerDirector
- Francis Ford CoppolaScreenplay
- Edmund H. NorthScreenplay
- Jerry GoldsmithOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- George C. ScottGeneral George S. Patton Jr.
- Karl MaldenGeneral Omar N. Bradley
- Stephen YoungCaptain Chester B. Hansen
- Michael StrongBrigadier General Hobart Carver
- Carey LoftinGeneral Bradley's Driver
- Albert DumortierMoroccan Minister
- Frank LatimoreLieutenant Colonel Henry Davenport
- Morgan PaullCaptain Richard N. Jenson
- Karl Michael VoglerField Marshal Erwin Rommel
- Bill HickmanGeneral Patton's Driver
- Pat ZuricaFirst Lieutenant Alexander Stiller
- James EdwardsSergeant William George Meeks
Stills
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Themes
generalsteel helmetalliesworld war iinormandy, francedead soldiertankbiographyhistorical figured-daydestinythoughtful
The Best Movies of 1970
Patton is #6 of 60
