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The film documents the story of General George S. Patton (George C. Scott) during World
War II, beginning with his taking charge of demoralized American forces in North Africa
after the disastrous Battle of the Kasserine Pass. He participates in the invasion of
Sicily and races against the equally egotistical British General Montgomery to capture
the Sicilian port of Messina. After he beats Montgomery into the city, he is relieved
of command for slapping a shell-shocked soldier in an Army hospital. This incident,
along with his tendency to speak his mind to the press, get the general in trouble
with Washington and he is sidelined from the Invasion of Normandy. Later, he begs his
former subordinate, General Omar Bradley (Karl Malden), for a command before the war
ends. He is given the U.S. Third Army, and distinguishes himself by sweeping across
France and later relieving the vital town of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.
Later, Patton smashes through the German "West Wall" and drives into Germany itself.
The movie depicts some of Patton's more controversial actions, e.g., his remarks
following the fall of Germany, comparing many average Nazis to American Republicans
and Democrats. He also believed in reincarnation, while remaining a devout Christian,
as shown in the film. Although he is shown to be a military genius, the film does not
try to conceal the darker, more elitist and brutal side of Patton. Patton won 7 Academy
Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Scott, an award that he refused.
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George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Michael Bates, Karl Michael Vogler
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Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Producers: Frank Caffey & Frank McCarthy
Year Released - Feb. 1970
Length - 170 minutes
Music Composer: Jerry Goldsmith
Movie Distributed by 20th Century Fox
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