Patton [videorecording] / Twentieth Century Fox presents a Frank McCarthy-Franklin J. Schaffner production ; screen story and screenplay by Francis Ford Coppola and Edmund H. North ; produced by Frank McCarthy ; directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
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.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (171 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert ([6] pages : illustrations ; 19 cm).
- Edition: Widescreen
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Based on the factual material from 'Patton: ordeal and triumph' by Ladislas Farago and 'A soldier's story' by Omar N. Bradley."--Container.Insert includes scene selection and a timeline of General George S. Patton, Jr.'s life.Originally released as a motion picture in 1970.Special features include: Interactive menus ; scene selection ; audio essay on the life of George Patton by Charles M. Province ; original theatrical trailer ; Tora! Tora! Tora! trailer ; Longest Day trailer ; cast credits.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Stars and stripes -- Main titles -- Kasserine Pass, Tunisia, 1943 -- The Bible and Hollywood -- In like a lion -- The general takes charge -- 2,000 years ago -- Field Marshall Erwin Rommel -- Complete air supremacy -- An engraved invitation -- A desperate battle -- A sixteenth-century man -- An interesting plan -- The Algerian lavatory -- A simple old soldier -- Patton takes Palermo -- Doing the impossible -- Old blood and guts -- To shame a coward -- Taking Messina -- An iron boot -- Intermission -- Vive la France -- On probation -- "Our war is over" -- Man without an army -- Back in the saddle -- A pain in the neck -- Out of gas -- The heart of Germany -- Bound for Bastogne -- A weather prayer -- The pure warrior -- Victory -- Q & A -- All glory is fleeting -- End titles.
- Restrictions on Access Note:
- Educational and home use only.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Music by Jerry Goldsmith ; director of photography, Fred Koenekamp ; film editor, Hugh S. Fowler.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Michael Bates, Edward Binns, Lawrence Dobkin, John Doucette, James Edwards, Frank Latimore, Richard Muench, Morgan Paull, Siegfried Rauch, Paul Stevens, Michael Strong, Karl Michael Vogler, Stephen Young.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG ; Canadian Home Video rating: 14A.
- System Details Note:
- DVD ; NTSC, region 1 ; anamorphic widescreen format (aspect ratio 2.35:1).
- Language Note:
- In English (5.1 Dolby surround) or French (mono) with optional subtitles in English or Spanish; closed captioned.
- Awards Note:
- Academy Awards, 1970: Best Picture ; Best Director; Best Actor (Scott) ; Best Art Direction-Set Decoration ; Best Film Editing ; Best Sound ; Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced; awards from 7 other organizations.
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- Subject:
- Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945 > Drama.
Feature films.
Generals > United States > Biography > Drama.
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World War, 1939-1945 > Drama. - Genre:
- Feature films.
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Available copies
- 18 of 18 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 18 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | "PG"DVD PAT (Text) | 30229100139939 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
