Making Patton: A Classic War Film's Epic Journey to the Silver Screen

by Nicholas Evan Sarantakes

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Forever known for its blazing cinematic image of General George S. Patton (portrayed by George C. Scott) addressing his troops in front of a mammoth American flag, Patton won seven Oscars in 1971, including those for Best Picture and Best Actor. In doing so, it beat out a much-ballyhooed M*A*S*H, irreverent darling of the critics, and grossed $60 million despite an intense anti-war climate. But, as Nicholas Evan Sarantakes reveals, it was a film...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0700618627

ISBN13:9780700618620

Release Date:September 2012

Publisher:University Press of Kansas

Length:272 Pages

Weight:1.25 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.3"

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Arts, Music & Photography Genre Films History Performing Arts Social Science Social Sciences

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