# The Last Days of Patton (1986)

> A wounded war hero confronts mortality and the fading of military purpose while doctors and memories preserve his turbulent legacy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/88209

## Facts

- Runtime: 146 min
- Genres: War, Drama, TV Movie
- Director: Delbert Mann
- Cast: George C. Scott, Richard Dysart, Murray Hamilton, Ed Lauter, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Horst Janson, Daniel Benzali, Ron Berglas
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091383/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: serious, reflective, somber, historical film night, military history viewing

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