The movie tells the story of the legendary career of Patton, the famous American general of World War II, especially his brilliant achievements in the battlefields of North Africa and Europe.
Patton was both a stern military commander and a passionate and idealistic warrior. His blunt and unconventional style made him controversial in the military, but it was also these qualities that made him an outstanding general.
The film faithfully recounts General Patton’s life and accomplishments, while also revealing the complex relationships he had with other Allied generals.
1970 / USA / Drama Biography War / Franklin Schaffner / George C. Scott Karl Molden
Plot Synopsis:
March 1943, Patton (George C. Scott George C. Scott) led the U.S. troops landed in French Morocco, was appointed as the U.S. Army in North Africa, the Second Army Corps commander, strong character, love of classical culture and familiar with the history of the war believe that the soul of the reincarnation of the Patton quickly with the blood of the law to reverse the North African troops of the scattered style of the battle, and a series of fierce battle with the British army under the leadership of Montgomery will be the “Desert Fox”. “Desert Fox” Rommel out of North Africa.
Subsequently promoted to the 7th Army Commander Patton planning the occupation of Sicily, the battle Patton grabbed before Montgomery even down the military town, made great achievements at the same time full of criticism, his subordinates accused him of using the lives of soldiers in exchange for glory, in the success of the occupation of Sicily, Patton for harshly reprimanded a soldier by the media condemnation, Iron General had to publicly apologize… …Yet the war-long Patton had a new burden to bear ……
