Fresh
I'd like to pin four stars on each shoulder of George C. Scott for his perspective characterization of the military genius, the controversial man.
Wanda Hale, New York Daily News
Overview
"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.
Director and cast
- Franklin J. Schaffner Director
- George C. Scott as Gen. George S. Patton Jr.
- Karl Malden as Gen. Omar N. Bradley
- Stephen Young as Capt. Chester B. Hansen
- Michael Strong as Brig. Gen. Hobart Carver
- Carey Loftin as General Bradley's driver
- Albert Dumortier Cast
- Frank Latimore Cast
- Morgan Paull Cast
- Karl Michael Vogler Cast
- Bill Hickman Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
92%
Tomatometer
Fresh
George C. Scott's performance cannot be praised highly enough for capturing both the violence and the vulnerability of the Patton personality without degenerating either into vulgar caricature or cardboard sentimentality.
Andrew Sarris, Village Voice
Fresh
War is hell, and Patton is one hell of a war picture, perhaps one of the most remarkable of its type ever made.
Variety Staff, Variety
Fresh
Nixon's favorite movie, which proves he was blind to ambiguity as well as a few other things.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Fresh
The film lays bare the roots of Patton's lust for power in his willingess to sacrifice everything to his vaunting ego, a trait which is mirrored in George C Scott's superb performance.
Phil Hardy, Time Out
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