Patton

Patton (1970)

PG
07/05/1970 (GB)
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. SchaffnerDirector
  • Francis Ford CoppolaScreenplay
  • Edmund H. NorthScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $12,000,000

  • Revenue

    $89,800,000

Keywords

  • general
  • steel helmet
  • allies
  • world war ii
  • normandy, france
  • dead soldier
  • tank
  • biography
  • historical figure
  • d-day
  • destiny
  • thoughtful
  • dramatic
  • commanding

Top Billed Cast

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Gen. George S. Patton Jr.

Stephen Young

Stephen Young

Capt. Chester B. Hansen

Frank Latimore

Frank Latimore

Lieutenant Colonel Henry Davenport

Karl Michael Vogler

Karl Michael Vogler

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

Karl Malden

Karl Malden

Gen. Omar N. Bradley

Michael Strong

Michael Strong

Brig. Gen. Hobart Carver

Carey Loftin

Carey Loftin

General Bradley's driver

Lawrence Dobkin

Lawrence Dobkin

Colonel Gaston Bell

Albert Dumortier

Moroccan minister

Morgan Paull

Morgan Paull

Captain Richard N. Jenson

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