On tuesday night, jeopardy waded into one of the biggest film debates of our time with a final jeopardy category about the 1970 best picture oscar winner, world war. Jeopardy fans freak out at wrong final jeopardy question. The medal was not created and authorized until 1946, by which time general patton was buried in luxembourg. Men, all this stuff youve heard about america not wanting to fight, wanting to stay out of the war, is a lot of horse dung. Schaffner from a script by francis ford coppola and edmund h. The response of the country, the in the midst of the. Patton 2006, 2disc set, special edition the 1970 oscar winner of best picture is worth owning and viewing. General pattons decorations ribbons medals and awards. But unlike the sand pebbles, which was also vague but also confused in its politics, the strategy worked for patton.
The same year, he starred in the film, anatomy of murder and was awarded an oscar nomination for bestsupporting actor. The music alone in this oscarwinning guy movie, done by jerry goldsmith, exemplifies what a guy flick is all about. The teenagers love story felt like a feelgood movie while the backdrop of the troubled and flawed adults were a lot darker and more serious. Third army in france and germany after the allied invasion of normandy in june 1944 born in 1885 to a family whose members had served in the united states and. Honorary award recipient, with presenter frank sinatra. Patton said no to oscar tim purtell on the patton actors legendary refusal. Now, i want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country.
Patton declined melvyn douglas i never sang for my father as tom garrison. For the best experience please update your browser. How to watch every single best picture oscar winner. Schaffners and 20th century foxs commerciallysuccessful patton subtitled a salute to a rebel to gain the youth market the great, multifaceted film portrait or film biography of the controversial, complex, yet fascinating, flamboyant and temperamental, nonconformist world war ii american commander. The legendary generals renowned biographer reveals the true story of how the iconic movie was made. Feb 23, 2015 with what i can only call the most admirable clarity, the monumental biopic patton, best picture oscar winner of 1970, opens with a kind of thesis statement that lays out everything the rest of the film is to contain. Dec 11, 2019 on tuesday night, jeopardy waded into one of the biggest film debates of our time with a final jeopardy category about the 1970 best picture oscar winner, world war ii biopic patton. Scotts magnificent performance, patton is an epic biographical account of the decorated but also controversial american general, george s. The best actor oscar winners academy award is one of the most prestigious of all the oscar awards so competition is fierce.
Laurence olivier and spencer tracy are tied with 9 nominations each oldest best actor winner. The bilious bastards who wrote that stuff about individuality for the saturday evening post dont know anything more about real battle than they do about fornicating now, we have the finest food and equipment, the best spirit, and the best men in the world. Seventh army in the mediterranean theater of world war ii, and the u. May 17, 2016 scotts greatest role as general george s. Scott won the oscar for best actor in 1971 for his portrayal of general patton but famously refused to accept the award, as he disliked the. Third army on june 5, 1944, one day before the normandy invasion, dday. Dec 16, 2005 patton, the 1970 oscar winning film, was ambiguous in its message, attempting to please rightwing as well as leftwing audiences, letting each type of audience read the film the way it wanted to. Scott, under the direction of franklin schaffner, creates a much more colorful and ambiguous portrait. Nov 11, 2019 thats why americans have never lost nor will ever lose a war. Scott won the oscar for best actor in 1971 for his portrayal of general patton but famously refused to accept the award, as he disliked the voting process and acting competitions in general.
Scott as world war ii general george patton, his 1971 oscar nominated role. Best picture oscar winners of the 1930s classic movies. George c scott as general george s patton with his granite face and characteristically intense performances, george c scott was regarded as one of the finest american actors of his generation. Patton 15 movie clip americans love a winner 1970 hd by movieclips. This is one of those best picture decisions that has held up over time. I see the war most vividly through the eyes of an old friend, the director russ meyer, who enlisted at 17 and believed, with patton, it was the best thing that ever happened to him. James earl jones the great white hope as jack jefferson. Scotts amazing performance as the violent and vulnerable general. Ask virtually any american born after world war ii what immediately comes to mind when the name patton is mentioned and. This critically acclaimed, 1970 best picture academy award winner is a riveting portrait of one of the 20th centurys greatest military geniuses. In the film, scott spoke with his trademark deep, gravely voice.
How to watch every single best picture oscar winner tv guide. Daniel daylewis currently holds this with 3 best actor oscars for my left foot in 1989, there will be blood in 2007 and lincoln in 2012 most nominated best actor. The best picture oscar is given at the end of each years ceremony to represent its importance. Scott, who portrayed the general and presented an edited version of the june 5, 1944 speech in the film. Patton won seven academy awards, including best picture. Refused to accept the nomination and the award, because he did not feel himself to be in any. Music songoriginal for the picture for all we know in lovers and other strangers music by fred karlin. When it was nominated for an academy award, nearly everyone was overjoyed. Scott and best original screenplay, was shared by the young francis ford coppola, a week after his 32nd birthday. The only allied general truly feared by the nazis, george s.
With what i can only call the most admirable clarity, the monumental biopic patton, best picture oscar winner of 1970, opens with a kind of thesis statement that lays out everything the rest of the film is to contain. The speech portions of which were delivered by the actor george c. I still think it was the best film of its year and i cant imagine anyone but scott playing the enigmatic general. Scott, who already tried withdrawing from the oscars 11 years earlier, made the bold move of refusing his award and not showing up at the ceremony to collect it.
Watch trailers, view photos and detailed information about the 92nd academy awards winners. Fans of the movie hoped it would win an oscar, and they wanted scott to be awarded for his performance. Scott, karl malden, michael bates and karl michael vogler. The image of scott as patton, standing in front of an enormous american flag, dressed like a profligated potentate, grouching that americans love a winner and will not tolerate a loser are as much a part of our american cinematic heritage as rosebud, the ruby slippers, the lightsaber, ricks cafe and hal 9000.
North, who based their screenplay on the biography patton. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945 was a general of the united states army who commanded the u. Scott in a best actor oscarwinning performance, patton outmaneuvered rommel in africa, and after dday led his troops in an unstoppable campaign across europe. Patton 1970 was a best picture oscar winner as well as winning a best actor oscar for george c. See more ideas about karl malden, george patton and movies. Lyrics by robb royer aka robb wilson and james griffin aka arthur james. Academy award winners who rejected their oscars history. It won as 1970s best picture, defeating airport, five easy pieces, love story, and. Music songoriginal for the picture what are you doing the rest of your life. Patton is a 1970 action, adventure film directed by franklin j. See the list of 2020 oscar winners including best picture, best actor, best actress and more. The world war ii phase of the career of controversial american general george s. The film begins with pattons career in north africa and progresses through the invasion of europe and the fall of the third reich. George c scott as general george s patton with his granite face and characteristically intense performances, george c scott was regarded as one of the finest american.
The audio clip below is from the 1970 movie patton, starring george c. I still think it was the best film of its year and i cant imagine anyone but. Jack nicholson five easy pieces as robert eroica dupea. Oscar best picture winners ranked from worst to best cbs news. It was a beautiful and nostalgic portrayal of young love.
Patton said no to oscar tim purtell on the patton actors legendary refusal to accept his best actor nomination, and win, for the film. Since patton neither received nor wore the medal or its ribbon, we decided to preclude it from this page. Scott in bravura performance december 16, 2005 by emanuellevy patton, the 1970 oscarwinning film, was ambiguous in its message, attempting to please rightwing as well as leftwing audiences, letting each type of audience read the film the way it wanted to. Patton was a stunning movie and it deserved every bit of the recognition it received.
Patton during wwii is also the winner of the academy award for. But no oscarnominated movie really hit the pop culture bullseye the way 1970s patton did, a film that was the thirdhighest grossing movie of the year, winning seven oscars, including best picture, best actor george c. Watch patton dvd and movie online streaming patton tells the tale of general george s. Side plots also speak of pattons numerous faults such his temper and tendency toward insubordination, faults that would prevent him from becoming the lead american general in the normandy invasion as well as to his being relieved as occupation commander of germany. One of the most recognizable opening scenes in modern cinema occurs in the academy awardwinning film about general george s. According to wikipedia, the movie patton can be described like this. Best actor oscar winners alltime list 2020 academy awards. We revisited 90 years of oscar history to find out the best films to win a best picture oscar. Patton jr men, all this stuff youve heard about america not wanting to fight, wanting to stay out of the war, is a lot of horse dung. Patton is the successful film that it is because of george c.
If the role of the casting agents importance is ever in question, see this movie. Mar 01, 2018 patton was a stunning movie and it deserved every bit of the recognition it received. He led a series of wildly successful offensive operations in europe during world war ii, but his controversial and erratic behaviour off the battlefield damaged his reputation and hampered his own career advancement. Scott in the 1970 movie patton is presented below in its entirety.
Third army in france and germany following dday, the allied invasion of normandy in june 1944. The action pieces are well done, the script is witty and well. Patton is a 1970 american biographical war film about u. The movie sees the war as patton saw it, as pattons story. Winner of 7 academy awards including best picture, patton remains one of the most. Scott won and rejected an oscar for portraying general george s. Rod steiger had first turned down the role, later admitting that it was the worst decision. Patton is a 1970 american epic biographical war film about u. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Patton, the 1970 oscarwinning film, was ambiguous in its message, attempting to please rightwing as well as leftwing audiences, letting each type of audience read the film the way it wanted to. Army general who was arguably the allies most gifted tank commander. Best actor oscar winners all time list 2020 academy awards. Join our oscar insider email list to get the latest news on all things academy awards. Mar 17, 2002 the movie sees the war as patton saw it, as pattons story.
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