Patton: Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. With George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong. The World War II phase of the career of controversial American general George S. Patton.

Scott backed out when wife Colleen Dewhurst wanted him to direct her in a play on Broadway. Mirisch then offered the role to Rod Steiger, who accepted and won an Oscar. Steiger later turned down the lead in Patton (1970) that went to Scott, which brought him an Oscar.

Actor: Patton. George C. Scott was an immensely talented actor, a star of the big screen, stage and television. He was born on October 18, 1927 in Wise, Virginia, to Helena Agnes (Slemp) and George Dewey Scott.

Patton : Shut up! I won't have a yellow bastard sitting here *crying* in front of these brave men who have been wounded in battle! [Soldier snivels some more, and Patton swings a vicious forehand slap, knocking his helmet away]

Patton Refused to accept the nomination and the award, because he did not feel himself to be in any competition with other actors. Frank McCarthy , the film's producer, accepted the award on Scott's behalf at the ceremony, but returned it to the Academy the …

George C. Scott initially refused to film the famous speech in front of the American flag when he learned it would be at the beginning of the film. He felt that the rest of his performance would not live up to that scene.

George C. Scott Refused to accept the nomination and the award, because he did not feel himself to be in any competition with other actors. Frank McCarthy , the film's producer, accepted the award on Scott's behalf at the ceremony, but returned it to the Academy the next day in keeping with Scott's wishes.

Patton (1970) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

With George C. Scott, Richard Dysart, Murray Hamilton, Ed Lauter. July 1945. The war in Europe is over and General George S Patton is now military governor of Bavaria.

RELEASED IN 1970 and directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, "Patton" stars George C. Scott as the charismatic general during his WWII campaigns in North Africa and Sicily, as well as France & Germany following the Normandy invasion.