In the classic World War II film Patton, George C. Scott uttered a quote that will forever live in infamy. Indeed, despite courting controversy for being a staunchly pro-war film made during the ...
Peter Tonguette’s commendable essay on “Patton,” the classic 1970 war film by Franklin J. Schaffner, was most appropriate for Memorial Day weekend (“An Epic of Potent Patriotism,” Masterpiece, May 24) ...
Why George C. Scott Refused His Oscar for Patton. Scott had long made his feelings about the Oscars known, History.com’s ...
“Patton,” at the Criterion Theater, is not a glorification of the World War II hero; it is a living monument to the tank commander who became a legend during his life-time, earning the nickname: “Old ...
In April 1970, U.S. President Richard Nixon decided to expand the Vietnam War into neutral Cambodia in order to destroy the People’s Army of Vietnam and communist insurgents (the Viet Cong), around 40 ...
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'Best' World War 2 film is a 1970 'masterpiece'
There have been countless World War Two films released over the years, but only a handful are still regularly described as true masterpieces. Some focus on huge battle scenes and action, while others ...
The Oscar-winning film “Patton” (1970), starring George C. Scott, is examined against the facts surrounding the flamboyant WWII general's life. Included: comments from Patton's grandson. Burt Reynolds ...
"Patton" is a biography of controversial World War II hero General George S. Patton. The film covers his wartime activities and accomplishments, beginning with his entry into the North African ...
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