Paths of Glory

A cold, methodical descent into military hypocrisy that leaves you shaken and mournful long after the final frame.

Directed by

Stanley Kubrick

Genres

War, Drama

Starring

Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou

Tagline

It explodes in the no-man's land no picture ever dared cross before!

Overview

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

How it feels

Bleak, cynical, melancholic and tense. Measured and demanding.

About

Morality, betrayal, power, justice

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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