8.4IMDb243k votes
Directed by Stanley Kubrick
With Kirk Douglas · Ralph Meeker · Adolphe Menjou
the vibe
- 🌀 slow burn
- 🧠 intelligent
- 🎭 sad, cathartic
the story
A commanding officer fights to defend three soldiers unjustly tried for a failed military offensive during World War I.
the plot
contains spoilers
- colonel dax is the commanding officer of french soldiers
- the soldiers refuse to continue a suicidal attack
- dax defends the soldiers against charges of cowardice
- three soldiers are on trial for a failed offensive in 1916
awards & recognition
- Award Winner
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award.
- 5 wins & 3 nominations total.
where to watch
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