Paths of Glory

1957 · 88 MIN · IMDB 8.4 · 224,246 VOTES · DIR. Stanley Kubrick

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Overview

A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,078 lines

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00:01:19 War began between Germany and France
00:03:43 I'm sorry, but that's the truth.
00:06:28 Thank you, sir.
00:09:26 I don't know. If I could choose between mice and Mausers, I'd take the mice.
00:11:56 Ten percent more in getting through no-man's-land
00:14:37 - Is everything all clear at Post Six? - All the sentries have been warned.
00:21:12 Well, you've got yourself in a worse one. First, general insubordination.
00:23:52 General Mireau, who, by the way, will be personally observing the attack
00:30:56 Yes, sir.
00:34:07 Major Gouderc, assemble a general court-martial.
00:36:31 one man will do as well as a hundred.
00:39:05 - I'll join you in the dining room. - Splendid. In a moment.
00:42:11 When you answer questions, look the judges in the eye.
00:45:15 Mr. President, I'd like to question the witness, if I may.
00:48:01 Objection. That's a matter of conjecture.
00:50:43 was a stain on the flag of France
00:53:54 But you can take it from me that I shall pass on any blame, and with interest
00:56:55 She won't understand this, and I tried to explain it to her.
00:59:30 - You mean the execution? - Yes, I mean the execution.
01:02:39 but I'm afraid that it's a dress affair.
01:05:13 orders his artillery to fire on his own men.
01:09:34 Why don't they die? Why don't they put them to death?
01:14:13 But this had splendor, don't you think?
01:16:48 - I'm not your boy in any sense. - Are you trying to provoke me, Colonel?

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,078
Dialogue density12.3 lines / min
First line00:01:19
Final line01:16:48

Production Record

DirectorStanley Kubrick
LanguageEnglish
Budget$935,000
Revenue$1,200,000
IMDb votes224,246