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No one played Eisenhower in the movie "Patton," because Eisenhower was never shown. Ike died in 1969 and his family, including widow Mamie, hated Patton because of his remarks about Ike's leadership during the war. The family refused to allow the movie (filmed in 1969-70) to have any actor portray Eisenhower, hence, Ike's deputy, Gen. Beedle Smith (portrayed by Edward Blinn) is always referring to Ike, but he is never shown. In the scene at Verdun on Dec. 19, 1944, just after the German breakthrough in the Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge) Beedle Smith is asking who can break through to Bastogne. In reality, it was Ike leading the conference who asked that question. It is true that Patton had forseen the possibility of a German breakthrough in the Ardennes three days earlier and had planned for three possible attacks against the Germans if they came through.
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∙ 15y agoGeorge C. Scott George C. Scott's performance won him an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1971. He famously refused to accept it --the first actor, though not the last, to do so.
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Patton movie famous speech by george c Scott?
You can find the non-censored version of General George S. Patton's speech at the link below .
In what year did the movie Patton premiere?
1970 Patton is a 1970 biographical war film about U.S. General George S. Patton during World War II.
Patton How tall was the real George S Patton?
6 foot 1 inch
How did Dwight Eisenhower's decision to put George s Patton in command of American forces affect the fighting in North Africa ?
patton helped force the surrender of german forces in north Africa
Who refused their best actor Oscar?
Two actors have declined their Academy Awards: George C. Scott, who won the 1970 Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of General George S. Patton in "Patton"; and Marlon Brando, who won the 1972 Best Actor Oscar for his performance as Don Vito Corleone in "The Godfather."
Who played patton in the movie?
George C. Scott played the role of George S. Patton in the movie Patton
What is the s in George s Patton?
George Smith Patton Jr. was his full name.
Patton movie famous speech by george c Scott?
You can find the non-censored version of General George S. Patton's speech at the link below .
When was George S. Patton born?
George S. Patton was born on 1885-11-11.
In what year did the movie Patton premiere?
1970 Patton is a 1970 biographical war film about U.S. General George S. Patton during World War II.
Was George S Patton a Democrat?
George Patton was a Wilsonian Democrat, not a conservative.
US General during World War 2 1970 film?
General George S. Patton played by George C. Scott in the 1970 film "Patton."
What was the sexual orientation of George Patton IV?
George Patton IV, the son of General George S. Patton, was believed to be straight.
George S Patton Jr age?
WWII GENERAL George S. Patton died at the age of 60 in 1945. Vietnam War GENERAL George S. Patton died at the age of 80 in 2004. (Son of WWII Gen Patton).
What country did George S Patton represent?
Patton was an American general.
Did General George S Patton have a son named Charles Patton?
WWII General George S. Patton's son, also named George S. Patton, was a Colonel in the Vietnam War commanding the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment, aka Blackhorse Regiment).
Did george S Patton the third retire?
WWII GEN Patton's son GEN George S. Patton retired from the US Army and died in 2004 at the age of 80.
