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Patton

"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.

Original title: Patton

12

nominations

58%

winning rate

7

wins

Academy Awards #43 - 1971

Award People Status
Best Picture Frank McCarthy - as producer(s) Winner
Best Director Franklin J. Schaffner Winner
Best Actor in a Leading Role George C. Scott - became the first actor to decline an Oscar. Winner
Best Original Screenplay Francis Ford Coppola, Edmund H. North Winner
Best Original Score Jerry Goldsmith
Best Cinematography Fred J. Koenekamp
Best Film Editing Hugh S. Fowler Winner
Best Sound Douglas Williams, Don Bassman Winner
Best Production Design Urie McCleary, Gil Parrondo, Antonio Mateos, Pierre-Louis Thévenet Winner
Best Special Effects Alex Weldon

British Academy Film Awards #24 - 1971

Award People Status
Best Actor in a Leading Role George C. Scott
Best Sound Don Hall, Douglas Williams, Don Bassman

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