Patton

     

Patton1970

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Stars: George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong, Carey Loftin
Genre: Biography, Drama, War
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Runtime: 172 minutes

One of the greatest screen biographies ever produced, this monumental film runs nearly three hours, won seven Academy Awards, and gave George C. Scott the greatest role of his career. It was released in 1970 when protest against the Vietnam War stil… more »


Lt. Col. Charles R. Codman:
You know General, sometimes the men don't know when you're acting.

Patton:
It's not important for them to know. It's only important for me to know.

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