Paths of Glory (1957) starring Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou, George Macready. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. In World War I, an ambitious French general (Macready) orders his men to take an impregnable German position. When the attack fails, the general orders an example made: Three of the men will be placed on court-martial for cowardice, under penalty of death. Colonel Dax (Douglas) acts as defense counsel -- and conscience of the film -- for the accused men. This movie is now recognized as one of the great anti-war films. Some also see it as anti-military, with some justification. The subtitles are adequate. Grade: A-
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