Synopsis
Paths of Glory is a 1957 anti-war film directed by Stanley Kubrick. It follows a French colonel who's forced to defend his men against a charge of cowardice after they refuse to continue a suicidal attack.
Did You Know?
- Kirk Douglas accepted his role without even reading the script.
- Barred in France until 1975 due to its anti-military themes.
- Adolphe Menjou's character was dubbed in France by Jacques Thébault.
- Filmed in Germany because the French refused to permit shooting there.
- Director Stanley Kubrick's first major film, a critical anti-war piece.
Iconic Quotes
- Colonel Dax: Gentlemen of the court, there are times that I'm ashamed to be a member of the human race and this is one such occasion.
- General Broulard: It would be a pity to lose your promotion before you get it, a promotion you have so very carefully planned for.
- General Mireau: If those little sweethearts won't face German bullets, they'll face French ones!
- Colonel Dax: You're a degenerate, sadistic old man, and you can go to hell before I apologize to you now or ever again!
- Private Pierre Arnaud: I'm not afraid of dying tomorrow, only of getting killed.
