Patton (1970)

PG01/25/1970War, Drama, History2h 52m
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Overview

"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.

Top Billed Cast

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    George C. Scott

    General George S. Patton Jr.

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    Karl Malden

    General Omar N. Bradley

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    Stephen Young

    Captain Chester B. Hansen

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    Michael Strong

    Brigadier General Hobart Carver

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    Carey Loftin

    General Bradley's Driver

  6. Albert Dumortier

    Moroccan Minister

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    Frank Latimore

    Lieutenant Colonel Henry Davenport

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    Morgan Paull

    Captain Richard N. Jenson

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    Karl Michael Vogler

    Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

I love it. God help me I do love it so. I love it more than my life. Patton is directed by Franklin J Schaffner and is adapted to screenplay by Francis Ford Coppola and Edmund H. North from Ladislas Farago's "Patton: Ordeal and Triumph" and Omar N. Bradley's "A Soldier's Story". It stars George C Scott, Karl Malden, Michael Bates, Edward Binns, John Doucette, Stephen Young, Michael Strong and Cary Loftin. Music is by Jerry Goldsmith and cinematography by Fred J. Koenekamp. Pic is a part biography of George S. Patton Jr. which follows his exploits in WWII until his retirement from servic...