The Oscars of the 1970s - Best Actor in a Leading Role. Your Favorite? Apr 26, 2019 18:48:10 GMT OldAussie likes this Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by twothousandonemark on Apr 26, 2019 18:48:10 GMT George C. Scott. His Patton was the entire weight of that film. Not even the real Patton seemed as epic. When an actor becomes the defacto, that's when you know it was amazing.