Patton (1970)

The Rebel Warrior

"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.

Date of release

1970-01-25

TMDB

7.4 / 10 (1267)

Runtime

2h 52m

Genres

War, Drama, History

Director

Franklin J. Schaffner

Casting

• 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

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