Patton (1970)

  • PG
  • 01/25/1970 (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.

Franklin J. Schaffner

Director

Francis Ford Coppola

Screenplay

Edmund H. North

Screenplay

Cast

George C. Scott's headshot

George C. Scott

Gen. George S. Patton Jr.
Stephen Young's headshot

Stephen Young

Capt. Chester B. Hansen
Frank Latimore's headshot

Frank Latimore

Lieutenant Colonel Henry Davenport
Karl Michael Vogler's headshot

Karl Michael Vogler

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Karl Malden's headshot

Karl Malden

Gen. Omar N. Bradley
Michael Strong's headshot

Michael Strong

Brig. Gen. Hobart Carver
Carey Loftin's headshot

Carey Loftin

General Bradley's driver
Lawrence Dobkin's headshot

Lawrence Dobkin

Colonel Gaston Bell

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