Rent Patton (1970)
3.7 of 5 from 157 ratings
2h 44min
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- Synopsis:
A critically acclaimed film that won a total of eight 1970 Academy Awards (including Best Picture), 'Patton' is a riveting portrait of one of the 20th century's greatest military geniuses. One of its Oscars went to George C. Scott for this triumphant portrayal of George Patton, the only Allied general truly feared by the Nazis. Charismatic and flamboyant, Patton designed his own uniforms, sported ivory-handled six-shooters, and believed he was a warrior in past lives. He outmaneuvered Rommel in Africa, and after D-Day led his troops in an unstoppable campaign across Europe. But he was as rebellious as well as brilliant, and as 'Patton' shows with insight and poignancy, his own volatile personality was one enemy he could never defeat. - Actors:
- George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong, Carey Loftin, Albert Dumortier, Frank Latimore, Morgan Paull, Karl Michael Vogler, Bill Hickman, Pat Zurica, James Edwards, Lawrence Dobkin, David Bauer, John Barrie, Richard Münch, Siegfried Rauch, Michael Bates, Paul Stevens, Gerald Flood
- Directors:
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Producers:
- Frank McCarthy
- Voiced By:
- Paul Frees
- Narrated By:
- Lowell Thomas
- Writers:
- Francis Ford Coppola, Edmund H. North
- Others:
- Douglas Williams, George C. Scott, Don Hall, Jerry Goldsmith, Fred Koenekamp, Don Bassman, Don J Bassman, Gil Parrondo, Hugh S. Fowler, Urie McCleary, Antonio Mateos, Pierre-Louis Thevenet, Alex Weldon
- Aka:
- Patton: A Salute to a Rebel
- Studio:
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama
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- Release Date:
- 03/06/2013
- Run Time:
- 171 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French DTS 5.1, German DTS 5.1
- Subtitles:
- Danish, Dutch, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Commentary by writer Francis Ford Coppola
- Introduction by Francis Ford Coppola
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Reviews (2) of Patton
Great General, Long March - Patton review by griggs
I finally got round to Patton and spent most of it admiring George C. Scott while quietly checking how much longer was left. He’s phenomenal: stomping, snarling and muttering his way through the war like a one-man marching band, equal parts terrifying and weirdly magnetic. The opening speech in front of the giant flag really is as good as advertised – pure myth-making, with a sly hint the film knows it.
The problem is everything around him. This is a proper old-school war epic: tanks, manoeuvres, briefings, more manoeuvres, more briefings. It stays watchable because of Scott; take him out and you’ve got two and a half hours of very expensive homework.
What’s interesting is the film’s own ambivalence. It clearly worships Patton’s drive and spectacle, but it also shows how unhinged and out of time he is. Impressive, often absorbing – I just wish someone had brought a pair of shears to the runtime.
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Madness in action - fantastic acting - Patton review by ND
This is not just a great war film, it's much more than that. Scott's performance is extraordinary and if it wasn't for his puzzling views on the Oscar system he would have been an automatic choice for best actor.
The supporting cast and direction, etc. are all as good as it gets.
If you haven't seen this film, treat yourself.
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