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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 89.5 / 100
1970·Biography / Drama / War·2h 52m

PATTON

“The Rebel Warrior”

"Patton" tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with Patton's career in North Africa and progresses through the invasion of Germany and the fall of the Third Reich. Side plots also speak of Patton's numerous faults such his temper and habit towards insubordination.

Above the Line
Franklin J. Schaffner·DirectorFrancis Ford Coppola·ScreenplayEdmund H. North·ScreenplayFred J. Koenekamp·Director of PhotographyJerry Goldsmith·Original Music ComposerHugh S. Fowler·Editor
Cast
George C. Scott·General George S. Patton Jr.Karl Malden·General Omar N. BradleyStephen Young·Captain Chester B. HansenMichael Strong·Brigadier General Hobart CarverCarey Loftin·General Bradley's DriverAlbert Dumortier·Moroccan MinisterFrank Latimore·Lieutenant Colonel Henry DavenportMorgan Paull·Captain Richard N. JensonKarl Michael Vogler·Field Marshal Erwin RommelBill Hickman·General Patton's Driver
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Franklin J. Schaffner·Director
Writing· 2
Francis Ford Coppola·ScreenplayEdmund H. North·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Fred J. Koenekamp·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Hugh S. Fowler·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Jerry Goldsmith·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Frank McCarthy·Producer
By the Numbers
89.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.9
OF 10
IMDb
90%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$90M
ROI 64833%
Worldwide Gross
7
7 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#362E21
#C8102E
#FFFFFF
Mood
Authoritative, Patriotic, Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a military uniform, wearing a helmet and a blue sash with medals, stands at attention and salutes. He holds a riding crop in his left hand. Behind him ”

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Key Elements
Military UniformHelmetMedalsBlue SashRiding CropAmerican Flag
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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