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 ...