A brilliant role for George C Scott.

Rating: 8/10 (4 July 2001)

Powerful acting performances, George C Scott is absolutely insurpassable as the iron fisted general. The scenes of him visiting the sites of ancient Roman battles are brilliant. It is fascinating and in a way tragic to see how Patton's harsch and old-fashioned manners, along with his romantic perception of war, don't seem to fit in with contemporary efficient warfare anymore. Note his opening speech directed towards his troops. It is classic material and it hasn't lost any of it's impact. Highly recommended.