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About Patton

Rating:

PG13 PG-13

Year Released:

1970

Genres:

Drama

Metadata:

Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner

This biographical war film explores the larger-than-life personality of WWII general George S. Patton (George C. Scott) as he leads American troops to a series of impressive victories. A meditation on the classed experience of war, the challenges of effective leadership, and the politics of military showmanship, Patton won seven Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Original Screenplay (co-written by Francis Ford Coppola). The film continues to be lauded today for its striking 65mm cinematography. In English, German, French, Russian, Arabic, and Italian with English subtitles. Contains mature content, including strong language and war-related violence. (HD Presentation)