‘Patton’ was the movie that won in the Best Picture category at the 43rd Academy Awards. ‘Patton’ was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, and written by Francis Ford Coppola and Edmund H. North. It was based on the life of General George S. Patton. The movie stars George C. Scott in his most iconic role as the General.
The film concerns Patton as he leads the American forces during World War II. On the battlefield, he is a competent commander, respected by both sides. Off the battlefield, Patton is full of ego, and has a volatile temperament.
The film received ten Academy Awards nominations and won seven major awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director. When Scott’s performance won him an Oscar for Best Actor, he famously refused to accept it. He cited a dislike of the voting process and the concept of acting competitions.
‘Patton’ was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant”.
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