“Patton” is a 1970 American epic biographical war film about U.S. General George S. Patton during World War II. It stars George C. Scott and Karl Malden. It was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner from a script by Francis Ford Coppola and Edmund H. North.
Patton won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture.
The opening monologue, delivered by George C. Scott as General Patton with an enormous American flag behind him, remains an iconic and often quoted image in film.
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A discussion follows the film. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call 708-386-4040.
