Patton (1970) – Filming Locations
War / Drama / History · Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner · Starring George C. Scott
"Patton" tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with Patton's career in North Africa and progresses through the invasion of Germany and the fall of the Third Reich. Side plots also speak of Patton's numerous faults such his temper and habit towards insubordination.
Where was Patton filmed?
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Opening scenes and various sequences depicting Patton's command in Europe. Major Italian studio facility used for interior sets and controlled exterior sequences during production in Italy
- Sicily, Italy, Gela – Filming of North African campaign and Sicily invasion sequences. The Sicilian landscape served as a stand-in for North Africa and provided authentic Mediterranean terrain for battle sequences
- Morocco, Ouarzazate – North African desert warfare sequences and tank maneuver scenes. The Moroccan desert landscape authentically represented the North African theater where Patton's campaign began
- Spain, Madrid – European campaign sequences and military command scenes. Spanish locations were used to represent European theater operations during the latter part of the campaign
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Interior studio sets, command post sequences, and office scenes. Primary American studio facility where interior sets and controlled sequences were filmed during post-production