Patton

Synopsis

A memorable portrait of the legendary but obsessive US General George S Patton. During World War II, Patton pushes his troops beyond what they or other commanders thought was possible. However, he was often thought of as a victim of his own ego, fond of wearing far more elaborate uniforms than was necessary, and here forever being shown standing in his jeep, as if he was a Roman general in a chariot. So was Patton a genius or mad man? This film suggests the answer may be both...