Waiting

Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner

16199750mMichael Arick
IMDb 7.3

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

Almost everyone who worked with director Franklin J. Schaeffer on the film is interviewed here, including George C. Scott (this piece was done before he died in 1999) and they all seem to unanimously agree that he was a complete and total gentleman to work with. Oliver Stone shows up here to give us his thoughts on the film and accuse it for being in some part responsible for the bombing of Cambodia, which is an interesting theory if perhaps a little misguided (he claims that Nixon was so influenced by Patton that it resulted in his decision to launch that first attack which in turn resulted in the bombing). Other interviewees in this piece include Richard Zanuck, Jerry Goldsmith, Fred Koenekamp, Franklin J. Schaeffer himself, and the film's producer, Frank McCarthy. The interviews are nicely complimented by some behind the scenes clips as well as a small assortment of camera tests.

Documentary

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner (1997) about?

Almost everyone who worked with director Franklin J. Schaeffer on the film is interviewed here, including George C. Scott (this piece was done before he died in 1999) and they all seem to unanimously agree that he was a complete and total gentleman to work with. Oliver Stone shows up here to give us his thoughts on the film and accuse it for being in some part responsible for the bombing of…

Who stars in Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner?

Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner stars Omar N. Bradley (Self - Chief Military Advisor (archive footage)), Jerry Goldsmith (Self), Fred J. Koenekamp (Self - Director of Photography), Frank McCarthy (Self - Producer, 1970 (voice)), Franklin J. Schaffner (Self - Director, 1970 (voice)). The film was directed by Michael Arick.

How long is Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner?

Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner has a runtime of 50 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated 16.

Is Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner worth watching?

Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner?

Streaming availability for Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.