USA,
1970, 172 min
(Alternative: 164 min)
Directed by:
Franklin J. SchaffnerCinematography:
Fred J. KoenekampComposer:
Jerry GoldsmithCast:
George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Michael Bates, Edward Binns, Lawrence Dobkin, John Doucette, James Edwards, Frank Latimore, Richard Münch, Morgan Paull (more)VOD (3)
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Patton is a riveting portrait of one of the 20th century's greatest military geniuses. One of it's Oscars went to George Patton, the only Allied general truly feared by the Nazis. Charismatic and Flamboyant, Patton designed his own uniforms, sported ivory-handled six-shooters, and believed he was a warrior in past lives. He outmanuevered Rommel in Africa, and after D-Day led his troops in an unstoppable campaign across Europe. But he was rebellious as well insight and poignancy, his own volatile personailty was one enemy he could never defeat. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1971 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1971 - Franklin J. Schaffner (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1971 - George C. Scott (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1971 - Edmund H. North, Francis Ford Coppola (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1971 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1971 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1971 - Best Sound Mixing
- 1971 - Fred J. Koenekamp (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1971 - Jerry Goldsmith (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1971 - Best Achievement in Visual Effects
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1971 - George C. Scott (Best Leading Actor)
- 1971 - Best Soundtrack
Golden Globes
- 1971 - George C. Scott (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1971 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1971 - Franklin J. Schaffner (Best Director)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1970 - George C. Scott (Best Actor)