Patton
"The Rebel Warrior"
Originally released in 1970. Patton is a war/drama film. directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. With a runtime of 2h 52m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring George C. Scott, Karl Malden, and Stephen Young
Synopsis
"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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 25, 1970
56 years ago
Runtime
2h 52m
172 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (1,173 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$89.8M
7.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George C. Scott
as General George S. Patton Jr.
Karl Malden
as General Omar N. Bradley
Stephen Young
as Captain Chester B. Hansen
Michael Strong
as Brigadier General Hobart Carver
Carey Loftin
as General Bradley's Driver
Albert Dumortier
as Moroccan Minister
Frank Latimore
as Lieutenant Colonel Henry Davenport
Morgan Paull
as Captain Richard N. Jenson
Karl Michael Vogler
as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Bill Hickman
as General Patton's Driver
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $89,800,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patton about?
"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 t...
Who directed Patton?
Patton was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
How long is Patton?
Patton has a runtime of 2 hours and 52 minutes (172 minutes total).
When was Patton released?
Patton was released on January 25, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Patton?
The main cast of Patton includes George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong, Carey Loftin.
Is Patton worth watching?
Patton has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,173 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.