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Paths of Glory (1957)

โ€œIt explodes in the no-man's land no picture ever dared cross before!โ€

8.3/10 ยท 3,391 votes 1h 28m nr DramaHistoryWar

#2 of 13 films from 1957 #49 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Stanley Kubrick ยท Written by Stanley Kubrick, Jim Thompson, Humphrey Cobb, Calder Willingham

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Overview

A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.

Cast

Kirk Douglasas Col. Dax
Ralph Meekeras Cpl. Philippe Paris
Adolphe Menjouas Gen. George Broulard
George Macreadyas Gen. Paul Mireau
Wayne Morrisas Lt. Roget/Singing man
Richard Andersonas Maj. Saint-Auban
Joe Turkelas Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
Christiane Kubrickas German Singer
Jerry Hausneras Proprietor of Cafe
Peter Capellas Narrator of Opening Sequence
Emile Meyeras Father Dupree
Bert Freedas Sgt. Boulanger
Kem Dibbsas Pvt. Lejeune
Timothy Careyas Pvt. Maurice Ferol

Facts

Release dateOctober 25, 1957
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) โ€” shorter as the 1957 average of 103 min
GenresDrama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$935,000
Box office$1,200,000 (1.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0050825

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Questions

How long is Paths of Glory?
Paths of Glory runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Paths of Glory worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.3/10 across 3,391 votes, which places it #2 of 13 films released in 1957 in this index (top 92%) and #49 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Paths of Glory?
Paths of Glory was directed by Stanley Kubrick. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Clockwork Orange (1971), The Shining (1980), Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964).
Who stars in Paths of Glory?
Kirk Douglas as Col. Dax; Ralph Meeker as Cpl. Philippe Paris; Adolphe Menjou as Gen. George Broulard; George Macready as Gen. Paul Mireau; Wayne Morris as Lt. Roget/Singing man; Richard Anderson as Maj. Saint-Auban.
What is Paths of Glory rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Paths of Glory?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/34164.

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