Paths of Glory

1957

Action / Drama / War

94
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 95% · 77 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 95% · 25K ratings
IMDb Rating 8.4/10 10 235789 235.8K

army france based on novel or book general germany world war i

Plot summary

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

Director

Stanley Kubrick Photo
Stanley Kubrick

Top cast

Kem Dibbs Photo
Kem Dibbs as Pvt. Lejeune
Joe Turkel Photo
Joe Turkel as Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
Timothy Carey Photo
Timothy Carey as Pvt. Maurice Ferol
George Macready Photo
George Macready as Gen. Paul Mireau
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551.57 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 28 min
Seeds 16
1.39 GB
1776*1072
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 28 min
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3.92 GB
3840*2160
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23.976 fps
1 hr 28 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by ma-cortes 8 / 10

Awesome movie stands as a broody statement against war and man's inhumanity to man

Sensational antiwar treatise based on facts with a relentless and vivid denounce against the military commanding class represented by two senior Generals (George Macready , Adolphe Menjou ) who order his men a suicidal mission . France 1916 , an upright officer , Colonel Dax (Kirk Douglas), must lead his soldiers against difficult enemy positions called the 'Ants Hill' . Then he's also the Colonel lawyer assigned to defend three (the privates Timothy Carey , Ralph Meeker , Joe Turkel) of them when the attack is lost against charges of cowardice and submitted to eventual firing squad. Never has the screen thrust so deeply into the guts of war! The most explosive motion picture in 25 years ! Bombshell! The roll of the drums... the click of the rifle-bolts... the last cigarette... and then... the shattering impact of this story... perhaps the most explosive motion picture in 25 years! It explodes in the no-man's land no picture ever dared cross before! Now the screen blasts open the bombshell story of a Colonel who led his regiment into hell and back - while their maddened General waited for them - with a firing squad!This is a thought-provoking and intelligent war drama perfectly acted by strong cast and masterfully directed. Interesting screenplay based on a Humphrey's Cobb's novel has been well adapted by Stanley Kubrick and Jim Thompson . It depicts a brooding study about futility and insanity of war , making a shattering accusation against the military ruling staff who cares on promotions more than the soldiers . Kirk Douglas is very good as compassionate French Colonel who commands his troops in some spectacular scenes on the trenches . Stunning support cast beautifully performed by notorious secondaries , such as : Emily Meyer as the priest , Wayne Morris as the lieutenant , Richard Anderson as the Major prosecutor , Ralph Meeker , Timothy Carey , Joe Turkel and Suzanne Christian , Kubrick's wife . Special mention for the two selfish and ruthless Generals exceptionally performed by George Macready and Adolph Menjou . Excellent cinematography in black and white by cameramn George Krause , filmed on location in Schleissheim Palace, Munich, and Bavaria Film studios, Geiselgasteig, Grünwald, Bavaria, Germany (studio). The motion picture was wonderfully realized by the maestro Stanley Kubrick and lavishly produced by James B. Harris , his usual producer at the time . This magnificent film along with ¨ All quiet on the Western front ¨ , ¨Westfront 1918 ¨, ¨ Captain Conan ¨ and ¨King and country¨ result to be the best ones about the powerful antiwar theme . Time hasn't dimmed its power , or its poignancy and remains untouchable the critique to the military hypocrisy in an ultra-lucid exposition . Rating : 8.8/10. Phenomenal and marvellous film , above average . Essential and indispensable watching .
Reviewed by Xstal 8 / 10

War, What is it Good For...

You've been posted to the front, to serve your country in the war, now they want you to go over, and face the enemy once more, only problem that you have, is you know it's certain death, there'll be no gains made here today, but there'll be, almighty mess.As powerful a film as ever existed against those who pursue war as a solution, painting a portrait of the incompetence of command and the futility of armed conflict, as French soldiers on the front during WW1 discover the penalty for disobedience, the consequence of insubordination and that everyone is accountable, and that nothing's fair, there is no love in war.Top performances all round, especially from Kirk Douglas, and a director that went on to make his mark quite significantly in the world of film.
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