Series
Summary
A dramatization of the experiences of General George S. Patton during World War II. Full description
Summary: |
A dramatization of the experiences of General George S. Patton during World War II. |
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Item Description: |
Based on the factual material from "Patton: Ordeal and Triumph" by Ladislas Farago and "A Soldier's Story" by Omar N. Bradley. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1970. Special features: disc 1: video introduction (5 min.) & commentary track by Francis Ford Coppola; disc 2: Patton: A rebel revisited, from History Through the Lens (90 mins.); Patton's Ghost Corps (47 mins.); The making of Patton (50 mins.); Production still gallery, accompanied by Jerry Goldsmith's complete score in stereo (37 mins.); Behind-the-scenes stills gallery with audio essay (54 mins.); theatrical trailer. |
Physical Description: |
2 videodiscs (171 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD, NTSC; region 1; Dolby 5.1 surround or Dolby surround in English; mono. in Spanish or French; anamorphic widescreen (2.20:1) presentation. |
Audience: |
MPAA rating: PG. |
Awards: |
Academy awards, 1971: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Scott), Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Picture, Best Sound, Best Writing. |
Production Credits: |
Director of photography, Fred Koenekamp ; editor, Hugh S. Fowler ; music, Jerry Goldsmith. |