A colonel defends three of his soldiers in a court-martial after they abandon a suicidal attack.A colonel defends three of his soldiers in a court-martial after they abandon a suicidal attack.A colonel defends three of his soldiers in a court-martial after they abandon a suicidal attack.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 5 wins & 3 nominations total
- Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
- (as Joseph Turkel)
- German Singer
- (as Susanne Christian)
- Capt. Sancy
- (uncredited)
Storyline
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- TriviaBanned in Spain under Gen. Francisco Franco's dictatorship for its anti-military message. It wasn't released until 1986, 11 years after Franco's death.
- GoofsCol. Dax commits a glaring military faux pas by jamming his hands into his pants pockets while standing and walking in the courtroom during the trial. No military officer would do such a thing, particularly in such a formal setting as a court martial.
- Quotes
Pvt. Pierre Arnaud: I'm not afraid of dying tomorrow, only of getting killed.
soldier in bunk: That's as clear as mud.
Pvt. Pierre Arnaud: Well, which would you rather be done in by: a bayonet or a machine gun?
soldier in bunk: Oh, a machine gun, naturally.
Pvt. Pierre Arnaud: Naturally, that's just my point. They're both pieces of steel ripping into your guts, only the machine gun is quicker, cleaner, and less painful, isn't it?
soldier in bunk: Yeah, but what does that prove?
Pvt. Pierre Arnaud: That proves that most of us are more afraid of getting hurt than of getting killed. Look at Bernard. He panics when it comes to gas. Gas doesn't bother me a bit. He's seen photos of gas cases. Doesn't mean anything to me. But I'll tell you something though, I'd hate like the devil to be without my tin hat. But on the other hand I don't mind not having a tin hat for my tail. Why is that?
soldier in bunk: You're darn tootin', because...
Pvt. Pierre Arnaud: Because I know a wound to the head would hurt much more than one to the tail. The tail is just meat but the head- ah, the head is all bone.
soldier in bunk: That's...
Pvt. Pierre Arnaud: Tell me this. Aside from the bayonet, what are you most afraid of?
soldier in bunk: High explosives.
Pvt. Pierre Arnaud: Exactly, and it's the same with me, because, because I know that it can chew you up worse than anything else. Look, just like I'm trying to tell you, if you're really afraid of dying you'd be living in a funk all the rest of your life because you know you've got to go someday, anyday. And besides...
soldier in bunk: Yes?
Pvt. Pierre Arnaud: If it's death that you're really afraid of why should you care about what it is that kills you?
soldier in bunk: Oh, you're too smart for me, Professor. All I know is, nobody wants to die.
- Alternate versionsThe Criterion DVD version features the opening and closing MGM logos.
- ConnectionsEdited into Hai-Kubrick (1999)
- SoundtracksLa Marseillaise
(1792) (uncredited)
Written by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
In the score during the opening credits
The more I watch Stanley Kubrick's films, the more I am genuine blown away and captivated by his incredible film making. He captures the claustrophobia and futility of trench warfare, what a ghastly piece of history The First World War was.
It shows the true depravity of some men, as well as the extraordinary humanity some have inside. Definitely dramatic and full of some impressive sequences, it also boasts and ending that may just
It's so twisted, Mireau is one of those characters that manages to get under your skin, he burrows away into the unit like a termite, it's a terrific performance from George Macready, he's so twisted and full of malice.
Kirk Douglas is incredible, it's performances such as this that make it clear he was a great, that scene where turns down the promotion was fantastic.
It truly is a brilliant film.
9/10.
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- Sep 30, 2023
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Путеви славе
- Filming locations
- Schloß Schleißheim, Oberschleißheim, Bavaria, Germany(Command Headquarter)
- Production company
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Box office
- Budget
- $935,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $8,290
- Runtime1 hour 28 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix