Paths of Glory
A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.
Audience Sentiment
Dax's passionate defense
The scouting mission
The film builds from solid setup to explosive peak during the suicidal attack sequence, then maintains high tension through the trial
Critics consistently praised Kubrick's brutal anti-war masterpiece, with particular acclaim for the attack sequence and trial proceedings. While some found certain moments less compelling than others, the overall reception remained exceptionally positive throughout.
Full cast
Showing 20 of 24
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
Christiane Kubrick
German Singer
Jerry Hausner
Proprietor of Cafe
Peter Capell
Narrator of Opening Sequence
Emile Meyer
Father Dupree
Bert Freed
Sgt. Boulanger
Kem Dibbs
Pvt. Lejeune
Timothy Carey
Pvt. Maurice Ferol
Fred Bell
Shell-Shocked Soldier
John Stein
Capt. Rousseau
Harold Benedict
Capt. Nichols
Paul Bös
Maj. Gouderc (uncredited)
James B. Harris
Private in the Attack (uncredited)
Marshall Rainer
Pvt. Duval (uncredited)
Crew
Write a Review
Rate each story beat: