Paths of Glory
"It explodes in the no-man's land no picture ever dared cross before!"
Originally released in 1957. Paths of Glory is a war/drama film. directed by Stanley Kubrick. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, and Adolphe Menjou
Synopsis
A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (3,185 votes)
Budget
$935K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.2M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Joe Turkel
as Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
Christiane Kubrick
as German Singer
Jerry Hausner
as Proprietor of Cafe
Peter Capell
as Narrator of Opening Sequence
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $935,000
- Revenue
- $1,200,000
Production Companies
- Bryna Productions
- United Artists
- Harris-Kubrick Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paths of Glory about?
A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.
Who directed Paths of Glory?
Paths of Glory was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
How long is Paths of Glory?
Paths of Glory has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Paths of Glory released?
Paths of Glory was released on October 25, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Paths of Glory?
The main cast of Paths of Glory includes Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou, George Macready, Wayne Morris.
Is Paths of Glory worth watching?
Paths of Glory has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 3,185 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.