I love biopics. This is one of the best ever, starring George C. Scott as General Patton. The opening scene of this movie is often regarded as one of the best monologues in film history. This is a long film, almost 3 hours, and Scott did an unbelievable job portraying Patton.
I highly recommend this movie.
Fun fact: Scott was a raging alcoholic, picked up during his marine days when guarding Arlington Cemetery. He was also married 5 times and had 6 children and is fucking buried in an unmarked grave.
Most importantly, George C. Scott warned the Academy Awards to not nominate him for best actor; for if he won, he’d refuse it on “philosophical grounds.” Despite his warning, the academy awarded Scott for best actor and he indeed denied to accept it. He was the first actor to ever decline an academy award.
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Dr. Fly – I consider you a fairly pragmatic chap. What’s your take on the General Patton assassination theories?
I don’t think he was assassinated
An interesting read from a while back: “Patton On Communism And The Kazar Jews” http://www.rense.com/general85/pats.htm
Although it is true that patton’s 3rd army occupied Czech before Russia and was ordered out by Ike. The Cold War would’ve gotten real hot had Patton gotten his way.
Awesome.
My Dad’s favorite movie – he’s 65. Honestly the inflatable tanks part is great.
This movie is perfect. An asshole playing an asshole. Solar is the new coal.
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A lesson in fascism.
I always remember Patton and MacArthur charging the Bonus protesters camp in 1932. Was that in the movie?