| Description |
1 videodisc (171 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
"Based on the factual material from 'Patton: ordeal and triumph' by Ladislas Farago and 'A soldier's story' by Omar N. Bradley"--Container. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1970. |
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Special features: widescreen format, interactive menus, scene selection, original theatrical trailer, documentry on the making of Patton, audio essay on the historical Patton and Jerry Goldsmith's original score. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Fred Koenekamp; editor, Hugh S. Fowler; ; music, Jerry Goldsmith. |
| Cast |
George C. Scott, Karl Malden. |
| Summary |
Story of General Patton in World War II whose military brilliance was balanced by his inability to deal with the social and political aspects of war, causing him difficulties in his dealings with the War Department. |
| Audience |
Rated PG. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Language |
In English (5.1 or Dolby surround) or French (mono) with subtitles in English or Spanish. No subtitles or French audio during non-English portions of the film. |
| Awards |
Academy Awards: Best actor, art direction/set direction, director, film editing, picture, sound, writing, 1970; awards from 7 other organizations. |
| Subject |
Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945 -- Drama.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Feature films -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Added Author |
Coppola, Francis Ford, 1939-
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Schaffner, Franklin.
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Scott, George C., 1927-1999.
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Malden, Karl.
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| Standard No. |
024543026341 |
| Music No. |
2002634 Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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