George C. Scott won (and turned down) a Best Actor Academy Award for his portrayal of brilliant, grizzled WWII general George S. Patton in director Franklin Schaffner's epic screen biodrama. Winner of six other Oscars, including Best Picture, the film focuses on Patton's service as commander of American forces in North Africa, his participation in the Allied invasion of Sicily, and his harsh treatment of his troops. Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Tim Considine; scripted by Francis Ford Coppola. 172 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English DTS HD 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.0, French Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH); audio commentary by Coppola; featurettes; "making of" documentary; photo gallery; theatrical trailer. Also includes a DVD version of the film. Two-disc set.