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www.movie-vault.com - : The historically accurate biopic of General George S. Patton is splendidly told through the eyes of director Franklin Schaffner. A winner of eight Academy Awards, including best picture of 1970, George C. Scott delivers his most critically acclaimed performance of his career. The film is based on works by Ladislas Farago (Patton: Ordeal and Triumph) and Omar Bradley (A Soldier’s Story). more...
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movie-reviews.colossus.net - : In early 1971, the Academy Awards saluted Patton. Capturing eight Oscars- including best picture, best director, best actor, best screenplay, best editing, and best production design - the movie won every major battle of the evening. Such acclaim was richly deserved, for Patton remains to this day one of Hollywood's most compelling biographical war pictures. more...
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www.boxoffice.com - : Despite current semantic quibbling among antiwar protestors over ''hero'' and ''war hero'' in particular, General George S. Patton Jr. fits the category lock, stock and ivory-handled pistol. In the ''Middle America'' sense, and, indeed, in a historic sense, Patton was a true American hero of World War II. In creating a film biography of the famous tank commander, 20th Century Fox has produced one of the best of the genre; it holds up well as both historical record and fine entertainment. George C. Scott portrays Patton skillfully and unforgettably, giving one of his best performances; irascible and violent, flamboyant and profane. more...
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