Review of Paths of Glory (1957) by Mathieu P — 27 May 2008

J'adore Kirk Douglas, j'adore Kubrick. Quand les deux sont reunis, et ben j'adore...

Un film sur l'absurdite des tribunaux francais pendant la guerre 14-18. A l'epoque, ca avait pas bien plu en france, ca salissait notre belle armee...

This review of Paths of Glory (1957) was written by Mathieu P on 27 May 2008.

Paths of Glory has generally received very positive reviews.

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