Patton
“The Rebel Warrior”
Synopsis
"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.
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Top Cast
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George C. Scott
General George S. Patton Jr.
Karl Malden
General Omar N. Bradley
Stephen Young
Captain Chester B. Hansen
Michael Strong
Brigadier General Hobart Carver
Carey Loftin
General Bradley's Driver
Albert Dumortier
Moroccan Minister
Frank Latimore
Lieutenant Colonel Henry Davenport
Morgan Paull
Captain Richard N. Jenson
Karl Michael Vogler
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Bill Hickman
General Patton's Driver
Pat Zurica
First Lieutenant Alexander Stiller
James Edwards
Sergeant William George Meeks
Lawrence Dobkin
Colonel Gaston Bell
David Bauer
Lieutenant General Harry Buford
John Barrie
Air Vice-Marshal Sir Arthur Coningham
Richard Münch
Colonel General Alfred Jodl
Siegfried Rauch
Captain Oskar Steiger
Michael Bates
Field Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montgomery
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
April 2, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 25, 1970
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$89.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.48x
+$77.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Ford Coppola, Edmund H. North
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Patton
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, German, Russian, French, Italian, English
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $89.8M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franklin J. Schaffner
Francis Ford Coppola, Edmund H. North, Omar N. Bradley, Ladislas Farago
Jerry Goldsmith
Fred J. Koenekamp, Russ Meyer
Hugh S. Fowler
Frank McCarthy
Department Leadership Roster
Franklin J. Schaffner
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Screenplay
Edmund H. North
Screenplay
Frank McCarthy
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Hugh S. Fowler
Editor
Joe Canutt
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Patton
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Patton about?
"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.
Who directed Patton?
Patton was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
Who stars in Patton?
The principal cast of Patton includes George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong, Carey Loftin.
When was Patton released and how long is it?
Patton was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Patton?
Patton had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $89.8M at the worldwide box office (7.48 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Patton?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Patton was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Patton based on a book or true story?
Patton is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Omar N. Bradley", Book: "Ladislas Farago".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Patton?
Patton holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).