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Patton (1970)

Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner · Cinematography by Fred J. Koenekamp

PG172 min60 frames

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Patton (1970) movie still: wide — A grand stone staircase features classical columns and a central red carpet runner. An elderly man descends the…Patton (1970) movie still: closeup — A man's hand with a silver chain-link ring is raised in a salute. The man wears a baseball cap and has visible…Patton (1970) movie still: wide — A vulture sits on the crest of a rugged, arid dirt hill. The bird is silhouetted against a bright, hazy sky during…Patton (1970) movie still: wide — A formal reception hall features ornate patterned walls hung with American and Soviet flags. Five men in suits and…Patton (1970) movie still: fullbody — Three soldiers walk across a snow-covered hill flanked by tall snow-dusted evergreen trees. The men move…Patton (1970) movie still: wide — A grand, ornate ballroom features high ceilings, chandeliers, and numerous American and Soviet flags. A large…Patton (1970) movie still: wide — An open desert landscape stretches toward a pale, cloudy horizon at sunset. Three military vehicles drive in a…Patton (1970) movie still: medium — A wood-paneled room contains maps on walls, a leather bench, and steps leading upward. Two military officers in…Patton (1970) movie still: medium — A man lies face down on a patch of dry, sandy earth. Two small scorpions are positioned on his exposed back and…Patton (1970) movie still: wide — A high-angle view shows multiple military officers gathered around a large gridded map table. The men use long…Patton (1970) movie still: wide — A man stands centered on a dark stage before an oversized, wall-spanning American flag. He stands perfectly…Patton (1970) movie still: wide — A group of soldiers stands on a snowy road flanked by dense pine trees. A military jeep is parked in the middle of…Patton (1970) movie still: fullbody — Two military officers in olive drab uniforms stand in a grassy muddy field. Several tanks and soldiers are…Patton (1970) movie still: fullbody — A group of Scottish bagpipers in military uniform marches down a narrow dusty street. The men carry bagpipes…Patton (1970) movie still: fullbody — A grassy field contains the stone remnants of an ancient Roman archway. A uniformed officer stands in the…Patton (1970) movie still: closeup — A stark white tiled bathroom features horizontal patterned border trim and a wall-mounted shelf. A middle-aged…
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What is Patton about?

"Patton" tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with Patton's career in North Africa and progresses through the invasion of Germany and the fall of the Third Reich. Side plots also speak of Patton's numerous faults such his temper and habit towards insubordination.

Where can you watch Patton?

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What does the cinematography of Patton look like?

Across 60 sampled frames, Patton builds its coverage from wide compositions (50% of the sample), with medium shots (23%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Fred J. Koenekamp keeps 63% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Daylight carries most of the picture. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Deep focus keeps foreground and background readable at once in 80% of the frames. The production design places the film in the 1940s.

What is the color palette of Patton?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Patton (1970) are #34332e, #56544c, #d6d3cb, #918d76, #77766b, #f4f4f4 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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