Review of Paths of Glory (1957) by Dalton N — 09 Nov 2012

Dark and slick, one of Kubrick's best films. Paths of Glory sets the bar for the anti war films of the coming decades.

This review of Paths of Glory (1957) was written by Dalton N on 09 Nov 2012.

Paths of Glory has generally received very positive reviews.

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