The more times I see this the better and better this ending becomes. No matter who you are you can and will be replaced. A good lesson for everyone to remember. Thanks again George for an awesome movie.
Saw this in the theater with my Mom and Dad. We didn’t go to the movies very often, but Dad was a WWII Army vet (1st Lt) and wanted to see it. He very much liked it. They are both gone now, but I love the memories this brings back.
All glory is fleeting... A statement which applies to all human endeavour, from politics to rock music. Yes, sooner or later, all our heroes are forgotten in the mists of time. Great film with superb star. At least our generation remembers Patton the movie, and can appreciate it's portrayal of Patton's poetic side. .
Many don't realize George C. Scott was a marine in his own experience, a different sort of creature than an old tank commander, and cavalry soldier. Their voices were different, but only George C. Scott was able to portrait the vicious warrior Patton was. His tactics, methods, and attitude were widely criticized, perhaps by some of those who weren't facing the deadly Nazi army on their home turf with limited supplies, and brutal weather. General Bradley was seen as a superior strategist, level headed less impulsive. Patton took many risks, bold moves, seen as reckless, but the Wehrmacht was a very dangerous ferocious enemy that was best defeated by not allowing them time to plan or regroup. "I don't want any reports from the field saying we're holding our positions." "We're not holding anything." "We'll let the Hun do that." We're gonna kick the hell out him all the time." "We're gonna grab em by the nose, and kick him in the ass. We're gonna go through em like crap through a goose. If your gonna make an omelet ya gotta break some eggs. It's horrifying to me, that this generation understands almost nothing about the greatest conflagration in human history.
I have studied History all of my life, and I majored in it when I was in Tulane. My father was in the 6th MARDIV in WWII. All of my life I attempt to get real details from him. Only when we had gone out to dinner, and had some drinks would he talk a little. He had a metal case full of pictures from Okinawa which I saw many time, unknown to him. Before he died, he buried all of the pictures without me knowing, but told my mother that he did not want my little brother seeing them. Since he died in 2003, I've read over a 150 books on the War in the Pacific. I have been a Patton fan since my father took me to the Movie on my birthday on March 6,1970, I was 17. I have been rapped up in the murder of Patton for the last 10 years. You must read: "Target Patton" by Wilcox. Then follow the research books.
The poem Patton wrote about that reincarnation warrior, many names many guises but always me, is just as good as Shakespeare, Poe, you name it. I was astonished that he wrote it.
I spent alot of time in the service of my country. 2 years ncng, 4 years usaf, and 25 in the air force reserves. It is to bad we do not have commanders now like we did then and in our earlier history. I pray to God our country will over come its present delima.
And he was right.....all glory is fleeting. Even if the events of his relief etc and never happened Patton's career would have probably ended as Commander of the Third Army and retirement.
Great scene from a great movie. Unfortunately Patton never said those words. Francis Ford Coppola borrowed those words from a great book written in 1962 by Robert Payne, Rome Triumphant: How the Empire Celebrated Its Victories. If you can find a copy of this book, I suggest to buy it.
As literate is General Patton could be if he had thought of those words or found them he might have. But quite honestly that's not the point of the words.
The more times I see this the better and better this ending becomes. No matter who you are you can and will be replaced. A good lesson for everyone to remember. Thanks again George for an awesome movie.
Saw this in the theater with my Mom and Dad. We didn’t go to the movies very often, but Dad was a WWII Army vet (1st Lt) and wanted to see it. He very much liked it. They are both gone now, but I love the memories this brings back.
Thank you for sharing. May your parents rest in peace.
Most Awesome. Patton was Great.
My favorite dramatic performance and a nod to Francis Ford Coppola's fantastic script. Perfect in every way!
I remember watching this as a kid over 40 years ago one wknd by myself, boy the memories.
God, what a great film. Now I’m off to load the DVD and watch it again!
Yes!
Un grand acteur et un film inoubliable !
All glory is fleeting... A statement which applies to all human endeavour, from politics to rock music. Yes, sooner or later, all our heroes are forgotten in the mists of time. Great film with superb star. At least our generation remembers Patton the movie, and can appreciate it's portrayal of Patton's poetic side.
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You got that right. Thank You!
Many don't realize George C. Scott was a marine in his own experience, a different sort of creature than an old tank commander, and cavalry soldier. Their voices were different, but only George C. Scott was able to portrait the vicious warrior Patton was. His tactics, methods, and attitude were widely criticized, perhaps by some of those who weren't facing the deadly Nazi army on their home turf with limited supplies, and brutal weather. General Bradley was seen as a superior strategist, level headed less impulsive. Patton took many risks, bold moves, seen as reckless, but the Wehrmacht was a very dangerous ferocious enemy that was best defeated by not allowing them time to plan or regroup.
"I don't want any reports from the field saying we're holding our positions." "We're not holding anything." "We'll let the Hun do that." We're gonna kick the hell out him all the time." "We're gonna grab em by the nose, and kick him in the ass. We're gonna go through em like crap through a goose. If your gonna make an omelet ya gotta break some eggs. It's horrifying to me, that this generation understands almost nothing about the greatest conflagration in human history.
Agreed 100%. Understands, and moreover, appreciates almost nothing about the greatest conflagration in human history.
General Patton was a brilliant man.
I have studied History all of my life, and I majored in it when I was in Tulane. My father was in the 6th MARDIV in WWII. All of my life I attempt to get real details from him. Only when we had gone out to dinner, and had some drinks would he talk a little. He had a metal case full of pictures from Okinawa which I saw many time, unknown to him. Before he died, he buried all of the pictures without me knowing, but told my mother that he did not want my little brother seeing them. Since he died in 2003, I've read over a 150 books on the War in the Pacific. I have been a Patton fan since my father took me to the Movie on my birthday on March 6,1970, I was 17. I have been rapped up in the murder of Patton for the last 10 years. You must read: "Target Patton" by Wilcox. Then follow the research books.
We understand enough about evil government. Back into the shadows with you, useful idiot.
My favorite General
The poem Patton wrote about that reincarnation warrior, many names many guises but always me, is just as good as Shakespeare, Poe, you name it. I was astonished that he wrote it.
'nuff said
I spent alot of time in the service of my country. 2 years ncng, 4 years usaf, and 25 in the air force reserves. It is to bad we do not have commanders now like we did then and in our earlier history. I pray to God our country will over come its present delima.
delicate. You can also add 3 years us army to that total.
And he was right.....all glory is fleeting.
Even if the events of his relief etc and never happened Patton's career would have probably ended as Commander of the Third Army and retirement.
Does anyone know where this last scene was filmed? The windmill always made me think it was Holland.
I wondered that but just don't think so.
Most of this film (even the Battle of the Bulge scenes) was shot in Spain, so it must be there somewhere.
A nod to Don Quixote? I wonder..
Great scene from a great movie. Unfortunately Patton never said those words. Francis Ford Coppola borrowed those words from a great book written in 1962 by Robert Payne, Rome Triumphant: How the Empire Celebrated Its Victories. If you can find a copy of this book, I suggest to buy it.
As far as you know he never said them. But I bet he knew of the concept in the Romans and in himself.
As literate is General Patton could be if he had thought of those words or found them he might have. But quite honestly that's not the point of the words.
George C Scott was a better Patton than Patton was.
Garryowen!
What movie is this please?
Patton. --as per the title of the video.
from the movie {patton}
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