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Paths of Glory
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Directed by Stanley Kubrick. With Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou.
8.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.
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Release snapshot for Paths of Glory.
MoviHero lists October 25, 1957 as the release date for Paths of Glory. Stanley Kubrick is the listed director. The listed cast includes Kirk Douglas as Col. Dax, Ralph Meeker as Cpl. Philippe Paris, Adolphe Menjou as Gen. George Broulard, George Macready as Gen. Paul Mireau. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 25, 1957
GenresDrama · War
Runtime1h 28m
DirectorStanley Kubrick
CastKirk Douglas as Col. Dax, Ralph Meeker as Cpl. Philippe Paris, Adolphe Menjou as Gen. George Broulard, George Macready as Gen. Paul Mireau
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Paths of Glory runs 1h 28m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.3/10 from 3,434 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Madness and Patsies Crash Together In Kubrick's Explosive Thunderbolt.”
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“"Col. Dax" (Kirk Dougas) is cajoled by "Gen. Broulard" (Adolphe Menjou) into taking his Great War weary regiment on one last mission in occupied France…”
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“A short and objective film, with a clear and still relevant message, as well as a huge performance by Kirk Douglas.”
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