Patton (1970)

Story:
Biography of controversial World War II hero General George S. Patton. The film covers his wartime activities and accomplishments, beginning with his entry into the North African campaign and ending with his removal from command after his outspoken criticism of US post-war military strategy.
Source: IMDB

George C. Scott’s sympathetic, unflinching portrayal of the titular general in this sprawling epic is as definitive as any performance in the history of American biopics.
Rotten Tomatoes Critics Consensus

Patton (1970) is part of the franchise: George C. Scott’s Patton Duology
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Major accolades received by Patton (1970)

Featured in Roger Ebert’s Great Movies list.
Winner of Oscar’s Best Picture of the Year Academy Award.

Included among the 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die.
Selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.