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Where was Paths of Glory filmed?

1958 film, directed by Stanley Kubrick.

  • Schleißheim palace complex

The story is set in France, about 454 miles (730 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
France
Filmed in
Schleißheim palace complex
Distance
About 454 miles (730 km) between France and the nearest filming location.

About Paths of Glory

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Released
1958
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Cast
Kirk DouglasGeorge MacreadyAdolphe MenjouRalph MeekerWayne MorrisRichard AndersonJoe TurkelTimothy CareyChristiane KubrickPeter Capell
Genre
WarTrial
Based on
Paths of Glory

The story

When Broulard mentions a potential promotion, Mireau convinces himself the attack can succeed.

Before the attack, drunken Lieutenant Roget leads a night-time reconnoiter, sending one of his two men ahead.

Mireau orders his artillery to fire on them to force them onto the battlefield.

Famous lines from Paths of Glory

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • I know that they do.Broulard
  • That goes without saying.Broulard
  • I thought you'd been killed.Roget
  • Now look here, what do you mean?Roget
  • There is no such thing as shell shock!Mireau

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