Review of Paths of Glory (1957) by Zakaria A. H — 14 Apr 2017

Amazingly structured timeless anti-war movie by Kubrick. It has numerous classic scenes that have some splendor in them.

This review of Paths of Glory (1957) was written by Zakaria A. H on 14 Apr 2017.

Paths of Glory has generally received very positive reviews.

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