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Patton

1970 · Movie · PG · 172 min · ★ 7.5 · 89% critics

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Patton is a World War II biopic about a famed tank commander whose career carries him from North Africa through the invasion of Germany and the fall of the Third Reich. Along the way, the story also highlights his challenging personal traits, including a hot temper and trouble with insubordination.

Also known as Blood and Guts · Patton, Blood and Guts · Patton: Blood and Guts · Patton: A Salute to a Rebel

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Details
Years
1970
Release date
1970-01-25
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
172 min
Critic score
89/100
TMDB rating
7.5/10 (1,217 votes)
Box office
$61,800,000
Budget
$12,600,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy Patton if you want a character-driven World War II epic centered on controversy and bravado, with tense moments and big set pieces; Not for you if you prefer shorter, action-forward war films like The Longest Day or Sink the Bismarck!

Pros: standout lead performance; colorful war spectacle; strong script | Cons: limited action focus; battles can drag; lengthy runtime

Themes

  • general
  • steel helmet
  • allies
  • world war ii
  • normandy, france
  • dead soldier
  • tank
  • biography
  • historical figure
  • d-day
  • destiny
  • thoughtful
  • +3 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 1971
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 1971
  • Academy AwardBest Director · 1971
  • Academy AwardBest Sound · 1971
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Original Screenplay · 1971
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  • Academy AwardBest Film Editing · 1971
  • Academy AwardBest Actor · 1971
  • National Board of Review AwardBest Film
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Film Editing · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Original Score · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Director · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Visual Effects · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Actor · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Sound · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Original Screenplay · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 1971 · nominated

Cast & crew