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"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.
Patton (1970) is a war, drama and history film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, released on January 25, 1970 with a runtime of 2h 52m. It stars George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young and Michael Strong. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 1,251 ratings.
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George C. Scott
as General George S. Patton Jr.
Karl Malden
as General Omar N. Bradley
Stephen Young
as Captain Chester B. Hansen
Michael Strong
as Brigadier General Hobart Carver
Carey Loftin
as General Bradley's Driver
Albert Dumortier
as Moroccan Minister
Frank Latimore
as Lieutenant Colonel Henry Davenport
Morgan Paull
as Captain Richard N. Jenson
Karl Michael Vogler
as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Bill Hickman
as General Patton's Driver
Pat Zurica
as First Lieutenant Alexander Stiller
James Edwards
as Sergeant William George Meeks
Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, written by Francis Ford Coppola, Francis Ford Coppola and Edmund H. North, produced by Frank McCarthy.
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 1,251 ratings.
I 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. Music is…
Reviewed on January 12, 2020
**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. A US cavalry officer, he fought in the First World War and is one of the biggest…
Reviewed on November 17, 2023
In 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. We start just before he gets his third star and the American forces are coming to terms with their first ever defeat in foreign battle - at the hands of Field Marshal Rommel…
Reviewed on July 8, 2026
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The main cast of Patton (1970) includes George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong and Carey Loftin. The film was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Patton was released on January 25, 1970 and runs for 2h 52m.
Patton (1970) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 1,251 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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