Description
Summary:A dramatization of the experiences of General George S. Patton during World War II.
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: Introduction by Francis Ford Coppola, commentary by Francis Ford Coppola ; Disc 2: (standard definition) History through the lens: Patton - a rebel revisitied documentary, Patton's ghost corps documentary, Making of Patton documentary, Production still gallery accompanied by Jerry Goldsmith's complete musical score, Behind-the-scenes still gallery accompanied by an audio essay on the historical Patton, original theatrical tralier.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:2 videodiscs (172 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:Blu-ray Disc; 1080p, widescreen 2.20:1, 50 GB dual layer, Region A; DTS HD 5.1 Master Lossless Audio, 5.0 Dolby surround, mono., AVC @ 23 MBPS.
This Blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players.
Audience:MPAA rating: PG.
Awards:Academy awards, Best Actor in a Leading Roll, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Picture, Best Sound, Best Writing, 1971
Production Credits:Director of photography, Fred Koenekamp ; editor, Hugh S. Fowler ; music, Jerry Goldsmith.