Story of General Patton in World War II whose military brilliance was balanced by his inability to deal with the social and political aspects of war, causing him difficulties in his dealings with the War Department.

Widescreen format (aspect ratio 2.35:1). "Based on the factual material from 'Patton: ordeal and triumph' by Ladislas Farago and 'A soldier's story' by Omar N. Bradley."--Container. Originally released as a motion picture in 1970. Special features include: Interactive menus ; scene selection ; audio essay on the historical Patton ; theatrical trailers for Patton, Tora! Tora! Tora!, and The longest day ; cast credits ; documentary The making of Patton ; original score.