Gen. George S. Patton Jr.
George C. Scott
An american general, who keeps getting into trouble with the press.
1970
2h 52m
Patton
Directed by
Franklin J. Schaffner
"Patton" tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II.
"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.
Cast 8
Gen. Omar N. Bradley
Karl Malden
A colleague of Patton, who tries to keep him out of trouble.
Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery
A British commander, who Patton sees as competition.
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Karl Michael Vogler
A talented German general, and Patton's direct adversary.
General Walter Bedell Smith
Chief of Staff of the Allied Forces in Africa.
Colonel General Alfred Jodl
Richard Münch
Chief of Staff to Adolf Hitler.
Captain Steiger
A German officer assigned to research Patton.
Colonel Charles R. Codman
Patton's aide.