Patton (1970): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Patton is a 1970 biographical drama directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, starring George C. Scott and Karl Malden. It runs 2 hours 52 minutes and earned $61.7 million worldwide on a $12 million budget. It won 7 Oscars, including Best Picture and Actor, and 9 awards in all. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 52m (172 min)
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $12M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Patton About?
The premise of Patton without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This gripping biographical drama portrays the life of General George S. Patton, a celebrated but controversial figure in World War II. The film explores his extraordinary military leadership and tactical brilliance, alongside his fiery personality and outspoken views that often led to conflict. Witnessing both his triumphs and setbacks, the story follows Patton’s journey from the battlefield to a tragic downfall in the war’s aftermath.
Patton Themes & Keywords
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- world war two in africa
- ego
- allies
- u.s. army
- world war two
- 1940s
- national film registry
- double gun holster
- panzer
- chaplain
- american
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- italy
- military officer
- revolver
- general
- snowstorm
- north africa
- battlefield
- destiny
- tank
- epic
- infantry
- portrait sitting
- blockbuster
- ruins
- famous entrance
- cemetery
- sicily invasion
- military hospital
- tank battle
- banquet
- flag
- military promotion
- apology
- stars and stripes
- famous score
- funeral
- battle of the bulge
- dog
- prayer
- slapped in the face
- air raid
- speech
- military parade
- military
- sicily
- 70mm film
- tunisia
- berlin germany
Patton Cast
George C. Scott leads the cast, with Karl Malden. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
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Director Franklin J. Schaffner
More from Franklin J. Schaffner
More films directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, best-rated first: Papillon, Nicholas and Alexandra, The Boys from Brazil and Welcome Home.
Patton Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Patton 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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IMDb 7.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 93%
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 75% User score
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Patton Plot Summary
What happens in Patton from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Against a backdrop of the Stars and Stripes, General George S. Patton (portrayed by George C. Scott) stands before his troops on the eve of battle, delivering a powerful address. His uniform is pristine, adorned with countless medals, and his demeanor shifts from stern to jovial, and even to profanity, reflecting his complex personality. Patton expresses his conviction that war, in all its chaos, is the most profound reflection of the human spirit.
Full summary
The whole story of Patton, scene by scene
Patton Box Office & Budget
Patton grossed $61.7 million worldwide on a $12 million budget, 5.1 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$61.7M
5.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $61.7M
- Budget
- $12M
Patton Awards & Nominations
Patton won 7 Oscars, including Best Picture and Actor, and 9 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1971, with 7 wins from 10 nominations.
9 wins16 nominations4 ceremonies
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Oscars 1971 7 wins · 10 nominations- Won Actor – George C. Scott
- Won Art Direction
- Won Best Picture
- Won Directing – Franklin J. Schaffner
- Won Film Editing
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Golden Globes 1971 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – George C. Scott
- Nominated Best Director – Franklin J. Schaffner
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
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DGA Awards 1971 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Feature Film – Franklin J. Schaffner
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BAFTA 1971 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – George C. Scott
- Nominated Best Sound
Patton Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer Patton | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOX
- Featurette Patton' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times
- Featurette Rod Lurie on PATTON
How Well Do You Know Patton?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays General George S. Patton in the film?
Cars in Patton
49 cars on screen, including the 1942 Dodge WC 56 and the Willys M38.
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1942 Dodge WC 56 Main role -
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1951 Cadillac M41 'Walker Bulldog' Important role -
Chrysler M48 'Patton' Important role
Patton Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Blood and Guts” and “Patton - Rebelde ou Herói?”.
- Also known as
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- Blood and Guts
- Patton - Rebelde ou Herói?
- Патън
- Panssarikenraali Patton
- Patton, o thrylos tis Normandias
- A tábornok
- Patton Dai Sensha Gundan
- Patton - menneske og soldat
- Patton, generale d'acciaio
- Patton: A Salute to a Rebel
- Patton: Lust for Glory
- 패튼 대전차 군단
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- Patton - Pansargeneralen
- Patton - Rebell in Uniform
- Паттон
- Generál Patton
- Патон
- 巴顿将军
- パットン大戦車軍団
- Patton - pansergeneralen
- פטון
- Πάττον, ο Θρύλος της Νορμανδίας
- 巴頓將軍
- Rebelde ou Herói?
- แพ็ตตัน นายพลกระดูกเหล็ก
- Generolas Patonas
- Thống Chế Patton
- Patons
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Last Days of Patton, Paratroop Command and A Walk in the Sun.
Patton FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Patton, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Patton?
Patton runs 2 hours 52 minutes (172 minutes).
When was Patton released?
Patton was released on February 18, 1970.
Who directed Patton?
Patton was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
More films by Franklin J. Schaffner Who is in the cast of Patton?
Patton stars George C. Scott and Karl Malden.
How much did Patton make at the box office?
Patton grossed $61.7 million worldwide on a budget of $12 million.
How is Patton rated?
Patton has 7.9/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
What awards did Patton win?
Patton won 9 awards from 16 nominations, including Actor at the Oscars 1971.
Does Patton have a post-credit scene?
No. Patton has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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