Patton has been the subject of several TV and movie projects over the years, most notably the 1970 film, Patton, which starred George C. Scott as the feisty and controversial World War II hero.

The Patton family loved it, and you might, too. While you go back and watch (or rewatch), keep these eight interesting things about Patton the man and Patton the movie in mind. 1.

Maybe the best way to understand what 1970 was like at the movies is to watch the opening of “Patton.” “M*A*S*H” and “Love Story” and “Woodstock” and “Airport” and “Five Easy ...