Patton (1970)

Lengthy but stellar bio of the vain, temperamental American general who masterminded significant combat triumphs during WWII. Old Blood and Guts, who considered himself an 18th-century commander living in the wrong era, produced victory after victory in North Africa and Europe, but not without a decided impact upon his troops. Scott is truly magnificent in the title role, and Malden shines in the supporting role of General Omar Bradley. Not a subtle film, but neither is its subject. Interesting match-up with the 1986 TV movie The Last Days of Patton, also starring Scott.