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1970 · 172 min · PG

Patton

Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner · War, Drama, History

Patton (1970) is a War film, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner set in Sicily, France, Germany, and Tunisia during the 1940s. It runs 172 minutes and is rated PG.

A biopic, with a tense and contemplative tone. Themes of greed & ambition and war's cost run throughout.

Composer
Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography
Fred J. Koenekamp
Cast
George C. ScottKarl MaldenStephen YoungMichael StrongCarey LoftinAlbert DumortierFrank LatimoreMorgan Paull

The world of this film

Setting

Where
SicilyFranceGermanyTunisia
Setting
DesertRural
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Greed & AmbitionWar's Cost
Tone
TenseContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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