Patton (1970)




Biography|Drama|War

The story of General George S. Patton, Jr. during World War II. His battlefield genius garners him fear and respect from the Germans, and resentment and misunderstanding from the Allies. A military historian and poet, he believes he was a warrior in many past lives, and that he is destined for something great during this life, but his stubbornness and controversial methods nearly prevent the fulfillment of that destiny.

Director:Franklin J. Schaffner

Writers:Ladislas Farago (book)

Omar N. Bradley (book)

Genre:Biography | Drama | War

Plot:The World War II phase of the controversial American general’s career is depicted.

Plot Keywords:General | Germany | American | Destiny | Military

Awards:Won 7 Oscars. Another 17 wins & 7 nominations

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Cast

George C. Scott … Gen. George S. Patton Jr.

Karl Malden … Gen. Omar N. Bradley
Stephen Young … Capt. Chester B. Hansen
Michael Strong … Brig. Gen. Hobart Carver
Carey Loftin … Gen. Bradley’s driver (as Cary Loftin)
Albert Dumortier … Moroccan Minister
Frank Latimore … Lt. Col. Henry Davenport

Morgan Paull … Capt. Richard N. Jenson
Karl Michael Vogler … Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Bill Hickman … Gen. Patton’s driver
Pat Zurica … 1st Lt. Alexander Stiller (as Patrick J. Zurica)
James Edwards … Sgt. William George Meeks
Lawrence Dobkin … Col. Gaston Bell
David Bauer … Lt. Gen. Harry Buford
John Barrie … Air Vice-Marshal Sir Arthur Coningham






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