Scott in a best actor oscarwinning performance, patton outmaneuvered. He outmanuevered rommel in africa, and after dday led his troops in an unstoppable campaign across europe. I drove home after viewing a sneak peek of robert orlando writerdirector and mark josephs producer documentary film about general george patton entitled silence patton thinking about something this film never intended when it was first conceived. The world war ii phase of the career of controversial american general george s. Scott as the feisty and controversial world war ii hero. One of its oscars went to george patton, the only allied general truly feared by the nazis. The last days of patton tells the story of these last few months of the generals life and the army medical corps efforts to save him. Patton spent his early years at west point before his successes in world war i and world war ii. Patton 15 movie clip americans love a winner 1970 hd. Scott plays the legendary general george s patton jr, one of the. Patton fox movies official site 20th century studios. Quick facts name george patton birth date november 11, 1885 death date december 21, 1945 education u. The film begins with pattons career in north africa and progresses through the invasion of germany and the fall of the third reich. Lust for glory is a 1970 movie about united states army general george s.
His voice was actually rather high, certainly not the gravelly bass of george c. General pattons decorations ribbons medals and awards. The movie sees the war as patton saw it, as pattons story. The medal was not created and authorized until 1946, by which time general patton was buried in luxembourg. Patton 1970 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Scott undeniably gives a powerhouse performance, and i respect franklin j.
Engaged in battle against germanys field marshal rommel, patton drives back the desert fox by using the germans own. General patton was a stickler for displaying only those ribbons authorized for wear. Patton full movie free annihilation full movie hd 2018. However watching this movie gave me a better understanding of him. General patton addresses the 3rd army a merican r hetoric. A sequel, the last days of patton, appeared in 1986, also starring scott. Charismatic and flamboyant, patton designed his own uniforms, sported ivoryhandled sixshooters, and believed he was a warrior. Pattons driver, woody woodring, was interviewed about the accident many times, and even took part in a publicity tour for the movie brass target.
The world war ii phase of the career of the controversial american general. Though given the name junior, pattons father was actually the third george smith patton. Scotts amazing performance as the violent and vulnerable general. The last days of patton 1986 full movie by movie central. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. A critically acclaimed film that won a total of eight academy awards including best. It includes widescreen battlefield violence, with shooting and explosions. The life of george patton was brought to the big screen in the blockbuster 1970 movie patton, starring george c. Army officer who was an outstanding practitioner of mobile tank warfare in the european and mediterranean theatres during world war ii. Full text and audio mp3 and video of movie patton general george s. The last days of patton 1986 based on a true story, this film finds gen. Patton jr men, all this stuff youve heard about america not wanting to fight, wanting to stay out of the war, is a lot of horse dung. The movie became very popular, and won an academy award for best picture in 1971. Side plots also speak of pattons numerous faults such his temper and habit towards insubordination.
Schaffner a lot, attempting to make a memorable war picture. Patton is a 1970 american epic biographical deluxe color war film about u. Patton jerry goldsmith original motion picture soundtrack staring george c. In 1943 north africa, george patton assumes command of the american forces. The current events of the day, namely the election of donald trump, forces one to.
Parents need to know that patton is an epic war movie, and a biopic about general george s. All in all, i still gave patton a 110 because george c. Patton 18851945 was a highranking wwii general, who led the u. This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 1970 movies 1970. See the full list of patton cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Lo had a big ego which at times got him in to trouble. It was a big hit in its day and won seven academy awards, including best picture. Was patton erst zu einem ereignis macht, ist sein hauptdarsteller. Patton is a 1970 american epic biographical war film about u. Scott assumes command of and instills some muchneeded discipline. Each scene in patton couldve easily been cut 2 to 4 minutes, resulting in a dragging and overlong movie with an unneeded runtime of 172 minutes. Charismatic and flamboyant, patton designed his own uniforms, sported ivoryhandled sixshooters, and believed he was a warrior in past lives. It is one of the most iconic scenes of all the great war movies.
Patton is seriously injured in a car accident and not expected to survive. Military academy at west point place of birth san gabriel, california. Patton 1970 full movie in hd quality video dailymotion. Scott in the title role, and it was released by 20th century fox. Another movie based on the circumstances surrounding the death of patton was brass target, based on.
Third army headquarters somewhere near the german border on the night of december 18, 1944, when he receives a phone call from 12th army group commander lt. I see the war most vividly through the eyes of an old friend, the director russ meyer, who enlisted at 17 and believed, with patton, it was the best thing that ever happened to him. Woodring was certain that the event was an accident. Biography of controversial world war ii hero general george s. Patton has been the subject of several tv and movie projects over the years, most notably the 1970 film, patton, which starred george c. Doug macarthur i made this video special for the music from the movie. A critically acclaimed film that won a total of eight academy awards including best picture, patton is a riveting portrait of one of the 20th centurys greatest military geniuses.
An animated biography of a world war 2 general by captivating history. The only allied general truly feared by the nazis, george s. The action pieces are well done, the script is witty and well. Patton is the successful film that it is because of george c. The film covers his wartime activities and accomplishments, beginning with his entry into the north african campaign and ending with his removal from command after his outspoken criticism of us postwar military strategy.
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