Patton
The Rebel Warrior
1970 • 172 min • War · Drama · History
Synopsis
"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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 100 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
- 75 Audience · 1241 · 47%
This epic drama follows the controversial World War II General George S. Patton, from his early campaigns in North Africa through the end of the war in Europe. The film offers a nuanced look at a brilliant but flawed leader, showcasing both his strategic genius and personal shortcomings.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Wartime violence and death
- Historical portrayals of war
- Some thematic intensity
What it models well
- Leadership and strategy
- Perseverance in conflict
- Consequences of actions
Talk about it after
- The complexities of historical figures
- Sacrifices made during wartime
- Defining success and failure
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Top billed cast
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner • Crew: Francis Ford Coppola, Edmund H. North
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
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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
Trailers & clips
Patton | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOX
Rod Lurie on PATTON
Patton (1970) Trailer
Patton' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times
Reviewer notes
RecommendedIn many ways, I really do hope this biopic of the acclaimed American tank commander was exaggerated because at times George C. Scott's portrayal of George S. Patton shows a selfish, petulant and stroppy man that is really very easy to dislike.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewers**A good film about one of the most controversial generals of the Second World War.** Patton is one of the most controversial generals of World War II. A man guided by his killer instinct rather than reason, he played a relevant role in the defeat of the Germans, but he also took conflicts that greatly tarnished his military record.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersI love it. God help me I do love it so. I love it more than my life. Patton is directed by Franklin J Schaffner and is adapted to screenplay by Francis Ford Coppola and Edmund H. North from Ladislas Farago's "Patton: Ordeal and Triumph" and Omar N. Bradley's "A Soldier's Story". It stars George C Scott, Karl Malden, Michael Bates, Edward Binns, John Doucette, Stephen Young, Michael Strong and Cary Loftin.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.5/10 (1,241)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Box office
- $89,800,000
- Franchise
- Patton Collection
- IMDb
- tt0066206
