War ·Drama ·History · United States of America · 1970 · 2h 52m

Patton

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Director
Franklin J. Schaffner
Cast
George C. Scott as General George S. Patton Jr. Karl Malden as General Omar N. Bradley Stephen Young as Captain Chester B. Hansen Michael Strong as Brigadier General Hobart Carver Carey Loftin as General Bradley's Driver Albert Dumortier as Moroccan Minister
Crew
Fred J. Koenekamp — Director of Photography Hugh S. Fowler — Editor Jerry Goldsmith — Original Music Composer Francis Ford Coppola — Screenplay Edmund H. North — Screenplay Frank McCarthy — Producer
Tagline

The Rebel Warrior

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.

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Mood & Themes
generalsteel helmetalliesworld war iinormandy, francedead soldiertankbiographyhistorical figured-daydestinythoughtful
Key Collaborators
Franklin J. Schaffner Director Fred J. Koenekamp Director of Photography Hugh S. Fowler Editor Jerry Goldsmith Original Music Composer Francis Ford Coppola Screenplay Edmund H. North Screenplay Frank McCarthy Producer
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