Barry Lyndon
An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.
Critics Sentiment
Barry's son Bryan dies in riding accident
Barry squanders wealth while keeping Lady Lyndon secluded
The film drops significantly during Barry's unsympathetic behavior as a husband before soaring to its emotional peak with his son's tragic death.
Barry Lyndon maintains consistently high scores throughout most of its runtime, with critics praising its visual splendor and period authenticity. The film dips during Barry's morally questionable behavior as a wealthy husband, but reaches its emotional and artistic peak in the devastating final act. Despite some criticism of pacing and Ryan O'Neal's performance, reviewers consistently celebrated Kubrick's technical mastery and the film's painterly beauty.
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Ryan O'Neal
Barry Lyndon
Marisa Berenson
Lady Lyndon
Patrick Magee
The Chevalier
Hardy Krüger
Captain Potzdorf
Steven Berkoff
Lord Ludd
Gay Hamilton
Nora
Marie Kean
Barry's Mother
Diana Körner
German Girl
Murray Melvin
Reverend Runt
Frank Middlemass
Sir Charles Lyndon
Leon Vitali
Lord Bullingdon
Arthur O'Sullivan
Highwayman
Godfrey Quigley
Captain Grogan
Leonard Rossiter
Captain Quin
Philip Stone
Graham
André Morell
Lord Wendover
Billy Boyle
Seamus Feeny
John Bindon
Recruiting Soldier
Roger Booth
King George III
Jonathan Cecil
Lt. Jonathan Fakenham
Crew
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