Directed by:
Franklin J. SchaffnerCinematography:
Fred J. KoenekampComposer:
Jerry GoldsmithCast:
George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Michael Bates, Edward Binns, Lawrence Dobkin, John Doucette, James Edwards, Frank Latimore, Richard Münch, Morgan Paull (more)VOD (2)
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Patton is a riveting portrait of one of the 20th century's greatest military geniuses. One of it's Oscars went to George Patton, the only Allied general truly feared by the Nazis. Charismatic and Flamboyant, Patton designed his own uniforms, sported ivory-handled six-shooters, and believed he was a warrior in past lives. He outmanuevered Rommel in Africa, and after D-Day led his troops in an unstoppable campaign across Europe. But he was rebellious as well insight and poignancy, his own volatile personailty was one enemy he could never defeat. (official distributor synopsis)
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An absolutely superb wartime epic that captivates with stunning sets and George Scott as the controversial but capable General Patton, the mastermind behind the successful American campaign into the heart of Hitler's Berlin. For this role, Scott got an Oscar that he refused to accept. The film garnered six more golden statuettes, including motion picture and direction. It was shot in 70 mm panoramic format, in the cinema is 6*, on DVD 5*, and on the telly 4*.
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Spread out war fresco about a personality that is definitely worth attention. Unfortunately, it really came across as long and actually not that interesting. If it wasn't for George C. Scott - who not only refused to accept the nomination but also the Oscar for his great role - then the film wouldn't really entertain me. Like this, there are interesting scenes here that are not so much about the war itself, but about the person and their place in the world. Patton's perspective is intriguing.
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