Patton
"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.
Critics Sentiment
Patton plans bold operation to relieve 101st Airborne at Bastogne
Patton makes controversial remarks at Knutsford public gathering
The dramatic rise from Patton's political exile during the Knutsford controversy to his triumphant Bastogne relief operation, showcasing his redemption through military genius.
Critics consistently praise George C. Scott's tour de force performance as the complex, contradictory general, with the film's sentiment arc mirroring Patton's own career peaks and valleys. The movie succeeds as both an epic war film and intimate character study, though some reviewers noted its simplified approach to historical complexities. Overall reception remains highly positive for Scott's commanding presence and the film's technical achievements.
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George C. Scott
General George S. Patton Jr.
Karl Malden
General Omar N. Bradley
Stephen Young
Captain Chester B. Hansen
Michael Strong
Brigadier General Hobart Carver
Carey Loftin
General Bradley's Driver
Albert Dumortier
Moroccan Minister
Frank Latimore
Lieutenant Colonel Henry Davenport
Morgan Paull
Captain Richard N. Jenson
Karl Michael Vogler
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Bill Hickman
General Patton's Driver
Pat Zurica
First Lieutenant Alexander Stiller
James Edwards
Sergeant William George Meeks
Lawrence Dobkin
Colonel Gaston Bell
David Bauer
Lieutenant General Harry Buford
John Barrie
Air Vice-Marshal Sir Arthur Coningham
Richard Münch
Colonel General Alfred Jodl
Siegfried Rauch
Captain Oskar Steiger
Michael Bates
Field Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montgomery
Paul Stevens
Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Codman
Gerald Flood
Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder
Crew
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