Selasa, 11 April 2017

The Patton Film: From Real to Reel

The legendary general’s renowned biographer reveals the true story of how the iconic movie was made. One of the most recognizable opening scenes in modern cinema occurs in the Academy Award-winning film about General George S. Patton Jr. Ask virtually any American born after World War II what immediately comes to mind when the name …

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