Patton (1970)

  • PG
  • 02/04/1970 (US)
  • War, Drama, History
  • 2h 52m

The Rebel Warrior

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.

Francis Ford Coppola

Screenplay

Edmund H. North

Screenplay

Franklin J. Schaffner

Director

Cast

George C. Scott's headshot

George C. Scott

General George S. Patton Jr.
Karl Malden's headshot

Karl Malden

General Omar N. Bradley
Stephen Young's headshot

Stephen Young

Captain Chester B. Hansen
Michael Strong's headshot

Michael Strong

Brigadier General Hobart Carver
Carey Loftin's headshot

Carey Loftin

General Bradley's Driver
Albert Dumortier's headshot

Albert Dumortier

Moroccan Minister
Frank Latimore's headshot

Frank Latimore

Lieutenant Colonel Henry Davenport
Morgan Paull's headshot

Morgan Paull

Captain Richard N. Jenson

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