The Last Days of Patton (1986)
Gen. George S. Patton now works a desk job for the U.S. military after World War II. In the midst of dealing with the difficulty of adapting to his dramatic change of lifestyle, Patton is involved in an auto wreck that leaves him in critical condition. While his body fails him, Patton introspectively reminisces about his relationship with his spouse, Beatrice; his childhood; and his days on the WWI battlefields.
Director: Delbert Mann
Genre: War, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 146 min
Release Date: December 15, 1986
Cast
- George C. Scott - Gen. George S. Patton Jr.
- Richard Dysart - Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Murray Hamilton - Gen. Hobart "Hap" Gay
- Ed Lauter - Dr. Lt.Col. Paul S. Hill
- Kathryn Leigh Scott - Jean Gordon
- Horst Janson - Baron von Wangenheim
- Daniel Benzali - Col. Glen Spurling
- Ron Berglas - Young Patton
- Don Fellows - Lt.Gen. Walter Bedell Smith
- Errol John - Sgt. 1st Class George Meeks
Screenplay
- William Luce
- Ladislas Farago (Author)
Music: Allyn Ferguson
Cinematography: Dennis C. Lewiston
Editing: Bill Blunden
Production: CBS Studios, Entertainment Partners Ltd.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war i, world war ii, sequel, 1940s
More Films by Director: Delbert Mann
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Last Days of Patton about?
- Gen. George S. Patton now works a desk job for the U.S. military after World War II. In the midst of dealing with the difficulty of adapting to his dramatic change of lifestyle, Patton is involved in an auto wreck that leaves him in critical condition. While his body fails him, Patton introspectively reminisces about his relationship with his spouse, Beatrice; his childhood; and his days on the WWI battlefields.
- Who directed The Last Days of Patton?
- The Last Days of Patton was directed by Delbert Mann.
- Who stars in The Last Days of Patton?
- The Last Days of Patton stars George C. Scott, Richard Dysart, Murray Hamilton, Ed Lauter, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Horst Janson.
- How long is The Last Days of Patton?
- The Last Days of Patton has a runtime of 2h 26m (146 minutes).
- What genre is The Last Days of Patton?
- The Last Days of Patton is a War, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Last Days of Patton produced?
- The Last Days of Patton was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Last Days of Patton?
- The themes of The Last Days of Patton include: The Horror of War and Humanity.