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

by Nicholas Evan Sarantakes

Book Overview

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"