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📖 Synopsis
First World War. A French general orders a suicidal attack. When the soldiers fail, he decides to try three of them for cowardice. A colonel attempts to defend them against a ruthless military bureaucracy.
✍️ Our review
9.6/10
★★★★★
At 29, Kubrick was already a genius. The camera traversing the trenches and Kirk Douglas's final monologue are cinematic classics. Anti‑war without preaching.
🎞️ Technical sheet
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Year
1957
Duration
88 minutes
Genre
War
💬 Memorable quotes
" It seems we have a case of cowardice in our hands — General Mireau
" I am willing to defend these men with my life — Colonel Dax
🎬 Behind the scenes
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The film is based on a novel of the same name by Humphrey Cobb.
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Kirk Douglas was instrumental in getting Kubrick the contract to direct the film.
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Filming took place in Germany and Austria.
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The film received several Academy Award nominations.
👥 Who is it for?
fans of war cinema
classic film lovers
Kubrick followers
history enthusiasts
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