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Paths of Glory (1957)
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25 October 1957 (West Germany) moreTagline:
Never has the screen thrust so deeply into the guts of war! morePlot:
When soldiers in WW1 refuse to continue with an impossible attack, their superiors decide to make an example of them. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
An Anti-War Masterpiece moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Kirk Douglas | ... | Col. Dax | |
| Ralph Meeker | ... | Cpl. Philippe Paris | |
| Adolphe Menjou | ... | Gen. George Broulard | |
| George Macready | ... | Gen. Paul Mireau | |
| Wayne Morris | ... | Lt. Roget / Singing man | |
| Richard Anderson | ... | Maj. Saint-Auban | |
| Joe Turkel | ... | Pvt. Pierre Arnaud (as Joseph Turkel) | |
| Christiane Kubrick | ... | German singer (as Susanne Christian) | |
| Jerry Hausner | ... | Proprietor of cafe | |
| Peter Capell | ... | Narrator of opening sequence / Judge (colonel) of court-martial | |
| Emile Meyer | ... | Father Dupree | |
| Bert Freed | ... | Sgt. Boulanger | |
| Kem Dibbs | ... | Pvt. Lejeune | |
| Timothy Carey | ... | Pvt. Maurice Ferol | |
| Fred Bell | ... | Shell-shock victim |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
87 minCountry:
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Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
Spain:T | Iceland:L | Spain:(Banned) (1957-1986) | West Germany:12 (f) | South Korea:15 | Brazil:14 | Argentina:Atp (re-rating) | Netherlands:12 (2007) (DVD) | Argentina:13 (original rating) | Australia:PG | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Finland:K-16 | France:(Banned) (original rating) | France:U (re-release) | Ireland:12 | Norway:16 | Sweden:15 | UK:A (original rating) (cut) | UK:PG (video rating) (1987) (uncut) | USA:UnratedFun Stuff
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The film was shot near Munich, Germany, and most of the men playing French soldiers were actually off-duty officers from the Munich Police Department. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: As Colonel Dax is running through the trenches after General Mireau gives his order, a supposedly-dead soldier blinks. moreQuotes:
General Mireau: I can't understand these armchair officers, fellas trying to fight a war from behind a desk, waving papers at the enemy, worrying about whether a mouse is gonna run up their pants leg.Colonel Dax: I don't know, General. If I had the choice between mice and Mausers, I think I'd take the mice every time.
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Der Treue Husar moreFAQ
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In France, in the First World War, the insane and ambitious general Gen. Paul Mireau (George Macready) orders Colonel Dax (Kirk Douglas) to lead his men in a suicide attack against Germans in the unattainable Ant Hill. After a massacre of the French soldiers, Gen. Mireau orders his artillery to drop bombs between the French front line of attack and the trenches, to avoid the soldier to return to the protection of the trenches. The commander of the French artillery refuses to accomplish the order. Gen. Mireau asks his superior, Gen. George Broulard (Adolphe Menjou), to send three men to Court Martial and execute them for cowardice through shooting, as an example to the other soldiers. Colonel Dax, a former lawyer, defends his men in the unfair trial. Yesterday I watched this outstanding masterpiece for the first time and certainly it is among the best movies of the cinema history. The disgusting story shows the insanity of a war, where men are treated like numbers and not as human beings. The reality of the battles scenes is amazing. The cast has a stunning performance, highlighting the trio George Macready, Adolphe Menjou and Kirk Douglas. The lack of sensibility and respect for the human life and the cynicism in the dialogs of the two generals are fantastic. Two other points that called my attention are the fancy reception for the general staff, while their subalterns are fighting in the front and the misunderstanding of the real intentions of Colonel Dax by Gen. George Broulard. A must-see movie! My vote is ten.
Title (Brazil): `Glória Feita de Sangue' (`Glory Made of Blood')