Patton

Patton is a sweeping 1970 biographical war film starring George C. Scott as the legendary and flamboyant U.S. General George S. Patton during his campaigns across North Africa and Europe in World War II. The film explores both his military genius and his deeply contradictory personality, portraying a warrior who was as capable of inspiring greatness as he was of shocking controversy. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner with a screenplay co-written by Francis Ford Coppola, it remains one of the greatest war films ever made.

• George C. Scott refused his Best Actor Oscar for this film.
• The opening speech was filmed in just two takes.
• Real WWII veteran Omar Bradley served as the film's consultant.
• Scott studied hours of Patton footage to perfect his mannerisms.
• The film won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture.

• No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.
• I don't want to get any messages saying that we are holding our position. We're not holding anything. We're advancing constantly.
• Americans love a winner and will not tolerate a loser.
• Compared to war, all other forms of human endeavor shrink to insignificance.
• You magnificent bastard, I read your book!