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Patton (1970)
Released By: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Michael Bates, Stephen Young
Published ID: 291
UPC: 086162125799, 024543026341, 024543234692, 024543519782, 762188514327, 024543026358,
Plot: In 1943 North Africa, George Patton (George C. Scott) assumes command of (and instills some much-needed discipline in) the American forces. Engaged in battle against Germany's Field Marshal Rommel (Karl Michael Vogler), Patton drives back The Desert Fox by using the German's own tactics. Promoted to Lieutenant General, Patton is sent to Sicily, where he engages in a personal war of egos with British Field Marshal Montgomery (Michael Bates). Performing brilliantly in Italy, Patton seriously jeopardizes his future with a single slap. While touring an Army hospital, the General comes across a GI (Tim Considine) suffering from nervous fatigue. Incensed by what he considers a slacker, Patton smacks the poor soldier and orders him to get well in a hurry. This incident results in his losing his command-and, by extension, missing out on D-Day. In his final campaign, Patton leads the US 3rd Army through Europe. Unabashedly flamboyant, Patton remains a valuable resource, but ultimately proves too much of a loose cannon in comparison to the more level-headed tactics of his old friend Omar Bradley (Karl Malden). Patton won 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Scott, an award that he refused. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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It Patton and It George C Scott
Added 11/1/2009

You mindless soldier better listen up. This general SOB takes no talk about being cowards. You better watch this video or he give you a right hook. It George Scott and he plays Patton. He hatesd Germans and Russian and espocally his own generals. He the poster boys why you never let someone like him playing with toy tanks. This is the best WWII movie and if you a WWII fan like me. This is your only understanding why we won WWII, buy this video it never gets old.
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Patton The Movie
Added 9/28/2009

I am very pleased with the Movie Patton which I purchased on Amazon. Be sure if you order Patton that it is the movie you order and not the other DVD Patton. The Movie is the one with our American Flag with Patton Standing at Attention and Saluting. Truly a great movie. Bill KnapsPatton
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Patton Blu Ray Is Great!
Added 9/14/2009

Product was exactly as advertised, and I look forward to enjoying many viewings in the coming years! Thanks for the item.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Patton, the ww2 leader
Added 8/26/2009

The video depicts the personal faults of one of our greatest tacticians of World War 2. It is a wonder with the problems he had with his mouth that he got as far as he did. But I was left wondering what his aids contributed to his success. I once heard someone that served under him that when they saw the video, George Scott immediately reminded them of Patton.
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"I love it. God help me I do love it so. I love it more than my life."
Added 8/11/2009

What a truly excellent film! I remember seeing 'Patton' some years ago and being struck by how great it was. The movie inspired me to read as much material on General George S. Patton as I could. Patton the man and the film our two of my favorite things.

George C. Scott really had the role of a lifetime here. He does not fumble the opportunity. He nails the part to perfection. One of the only differences between the two men was that Patton had a higher pitched voice. As his biographer Carlo D'Este once said, "Patton would have loved to have a voice like George C. Scott's." Scott's Patton is funny, mean, tough, fair, and moving. His portrayal of Patton's rage at the battle fatigued soldier is excellently played as is his stunned reaction at being put in the doghouse. His admission for his love of war over a smoking battlefield is a classic. Scott is great and he carries the picture. Karl Malden is a good foil for Patton as the legendary Omar Bradley. His Bradley seemed to me to be a little nicer than the actual Bradley was but it works for the movie. Oddly, Eisenhower is not depicted in the movie but his presence is felt throughout.

You are riveted by this film from the beginning to the end. The entrance of Scott at the opening of the movie is one of the great introductions to a movie character in all of cinema.

The DVD contains good picture and sound plus some interesting documentaries especially the 'History vs. Hollywood' that explains some of the creative licenses that were taken in the film.

Highly recommended!

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It Patton and It George C Scott
Added 11/1/2009

You mindless soldier better listen up. This general SOB takes no talk about being cowards. You better watch this video or he give you a right hook. It George Scott and he plays Patton. He hatesd Germans and Russian and espocally his own generals. He the poster boys why you never let someone like him playing with toy tanks. This is the best WWII movie and if you a WWII fan like me. This is your only understanding why we won WWII, buy this video it never gets old.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Patton The Movie
Added 9/28/2009

I am very pleased with the Movie Patton which I purchased on Amazon. Be sure if you order Patton that it is the movie you order and not the other DVD Patton. The Movie is the one with our American Flag with Patton Standing at Attention and Saluting. Truly a great movie. Bill KnapsPatton
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Patton Blu Ray Is Great!
Added 9/14/2009

Product was exactly as advertised, and I look forward to enjoying many viewings in the coming years! Thanks for the item.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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