Patton
A World War II film set in Tunisia, depicting events of 1942–1945
Synopsis
The World War II phase of the controversial American General George S. Patton, from his leadership in North Africa, through the invasion of Sicily, and the liberation of France and Germany.
Historical setting
Patton follows General George S. Patton from his arrival in North Africa after the American defeat at Kasserine Pass, through the victory at El Guettar and the race across Sicily, to the slapping incidents that nearly ended his career, his service as a decoy before the Normandy landings, and the Third Army's drive across France that relieved Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.
Released in 1970 with a screenplay co-written by Francis Ford Coppola and Edmund H. North, the film opens with its famous monologue delivered before an enormous American flag and won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture; George C. Scott won — and declined — the Best Actor award for his portrayal.
The events portrayed in Patton take place in 1942–1945, during the Second World War. Explore the same period alongside other films on the WW2 timeline.
