Movie: Patton (1970)

“”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. Faults which would, eventually, lead to his being relieved as Occupation Commander of Germany. Written by Anthony Hughes {husnock31@hotmail.com}”

  • Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
  • Release Date: 2 April 1970 (USA)
  • Run Time: 170 min | Sweden:172 min
  • Country: USA
  • Genre: Biography , Drama , War

Trivia: This was one of President Richard Nixon’s favorite films. He had his own print, and would often watch it in the White House, particularly before having to make an important military decisions in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Goofs: Revealing mistakes: As we see the local spectators during the Moroccan military parade, one little boy keeps making faces and waving into the camera in every shot.

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