Patton (1970)
The only man to make the Nazi's tremble, Patton was the renegade general with a big mouth and a bigger mission.
George C. Scott rips through the screen as the real-life dirty-talking, war-loving, yet religious General George Patton. Never has anyone craved being in the midst of war than Patton. He was a by-the-book general, who followed all the minor details like always wearing his helmet, but broke the major ones like forcing himself through forbidden territories during war.
Only Patton would see the British Allies as competition (WWII), racing to conquer cities such as Messina, Italy before they had the chance to march in. Only Patton would beat Nazi General Rommel in battle by first reading Rommel's book on war. Only Patton would slap a soldier in the face for being afraid. WWII became Patton's time to shine, a time to re-live what he felt were past lives as he was certain that he fought with the Romans and Napoleon. It was his time to win for America and win for himself. His goal was to reclaim Europe, without caring who opposed it. This passion for combat made him a military superstar, but also hurt him where it counted. Did his lack of diplomacy get in the way of his life's calling? Did Patton become what he wanted? Relive history as you find out what really happened to four-star General Patton.
This spectacular movie won seven Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Actor (award refused by Scott), Best Writing, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction and Best Sound. It is hard to believe that such a man existed, so eager to win, so willing to do it regardless of the cost, so proud to serve his country, but Patton was this man.
Written by: V. Alexandra de F. Szoenyi
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Added: 21-Feb-2004
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