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Starring: George C. Scott,  Karl Malden,  Stephen Young,  Michael Strong,  Carey Loftin, 
Directed By: Franklin J. Schaffner, 
Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Release Date: 1970-09
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Format: Color,  DVD-Video,  Special Edition,  NTSC, 

Editorial Reviews and DVD Information about Patton (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

Product Description
A critically acclaimed film that won a total of eight 1970 Academy Awards (Including Best Picture) Patton is a riveting portrait of one of the 20th century's greatest military geniuses. One of it's Oscars went to George Patton the only Allied general truly feared by the Nazis. Charismatic and Flamboyant Patton designed his own uniforms sported ivory-handled six-shooters and believed he was a warrior in past lives. He outmanuevered Rommel in Africa and after D-Day led his troops in an unstoppable campaign across Europe. But he was rebellious as well insight and poignancy his own volatile personailty was one enemy he could never defeat.System Requirements:Running Time: 336 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: PG UPC: 024543234692 Manufacturer No: 2233469

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One of the greatest screen biographies ever produced, this monumental film runs nearly three hours, won seven Academy Awards, and gave George C. Scott the greatest role of his career. It was released in 1970 when protest against the Vietnam War still raged at home and abroad, and many critics and moviegoers struggled to reconcile current events with the movie's glorification of Gen. George S. Patton as a crazy-brave genius of World War II.

How could a movie so huge in scope and so fascinated by its subject be considered an anti-war film? The simple truth is that it's not--Patton is less about World War II than about the rise and fall of a man whose life was literally defined by war, and who felt lost and lonely without the grand-scale pursuit of an enemy. George C. Scott embodies his role so fully, so convincingly, that we can't help but be drawn to and fascinated by Patton as a man who is simultaneously bound for hell and glory. The film's opening monologue alone is a masterful display of acting and character analysis, and everything that follows is sheer brilliance on the part of Scott and director Franklin J. Schaffner.

Filmed on an epic scale at literally dozens of European locations, Patton does not embrace war as a noble pursuit, nor does it deny the reality of war as a breeding ground for heroes. Through the awesome achievement of Scott's performance and the film's grand ambition, Patton shows all the complexities of a man who accepted his role in life and (like Scott) played it to the hilt. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews for Patton (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

Patton DVD
My tape of Patton finally couldn't cut it anymore. It just wore out. I bought the DVD and the picture on my new high def TV was great. I've seen the movie dozens of times and this is the best since the original on the movie screen. The companion DVD reviewing the original shooting of the film is great also. This is a very good package.Patton (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

You can't go wrong with Patton
Sure it may be a long movie, but it is one movie that will remain a favorite forever. The intricate details of Patton's (portrayed by George C Scott) career are incredible to learn about, since Patton was one of our most heroic (and interesting) generals from World War II. Furthermore, with the movie in Blu-Ray high definition, you couldn't ask for a more realistic viewing experience.Patton (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

Patton
Patton is one of the real good stories about World War II. It is really pretty accurate from everything I have read on the subject.Patton (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

Patton Classics
I purchased this one because i saw it on tv last year. to add to my library collection.

thank you.Patton (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

Scott's Patton in Hi-Def
I have just seen this film in the Blu-ray format and it is superb!! A previous reviewer complained about the lack of grain in the film but that's what made the transfer so great!! Also there is a brief introduction by Francis Ford Coppola before the film starts and it is very insightful about his experiences in gathering information for this classic film. The transfer, as I stated before, is excellent and duplicates the experience of having seen it in the 70mm format (2:20) in the theatre. Although the film borders very close to 3 hours, this is one of those films that you wish could last a little bit longer (Scott was dissatisfied with the film and refused the Oscar,later did a TV film version of Patton's last days). So if you're already a fan of this classic, I do recommend getting this in Blu-ray --I will very shortly!!Patton (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

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