Patton

Synopsis

"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.

Cast

George C. ScottGeneral George S. Patton Jr.

Karl MaldenGeneral Omar N. Bradley

Stephen YoungCaptain Chester B. Hansen

Michael StrongBrigadier General Hobart Carver

Carey LoftinGeneral Bradley's Driver

Albert DumortierMoroccan Minister

Frank LatimoreLieutenant Colonel Henry Davenport

Morgan PaullCaptain Richard N. Jenson

Karl Michael VoglerField Marshal Erwin Rommel

Bill HickmanGeneral Patton's Driver

Pat ZuricaFirst Lieutenant Alexander Stiller

James EdwardsSergeant William George Meeks

Lawrence DobkinColonel Gaston Bell

David BauerLieutenant General Harry Buford

John BarrieAir Vice-Marshal Sir Arthur Coningham

Richard MünchColonel General Alfred Jodl

Siegfried RauchCaptain Oskar Steiger

Michael BatesField Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montgomery

Paul StevensLieutenant Colonel Charles R. Codman

Gerald FloodAir Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder

Crew

Assistant Art Director

Michael Pickwoad

Assistant Director

Brian Bilgorri

Assistant Director

José López Rodero

Assistant Director

Eli Dunn

Director

Franklin J. Schaffner

Director of Photography

Fred J. Koenekamp

Editor

Hugh S. Fowler

Musician

Israel Baker

Musician

Harry Bluestone

Musician

Nick Bolin