Principal 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, and Carey Loftin as General Bradley's Driver
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Patton
The Rebel Warrior
About the film
Patton at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1970 film at stop 87 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
"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.
Key craft credits
Fred J. Koenekamp (director of photography), Hugh S. Fowler (editor), Jerry Goldsmith (original music composer), Edmund H. North (screenplay), and Francis Ford Coppola (screenplay)
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Release
- 1970-01-25
- Runtime
- 172 minutes
- Genres
- War, Drama, and History
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 50 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
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