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Barry Lyndon

Barry Lyndon

Drama · War · History · 1975

An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.

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Barry Lyndon

1975 Drama · War · History 3h 8m

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8.0 / 10

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An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Stanley Kubrick

Written by

Stanley Kubrick

Ryan O'Neal

Ryan O'Neal

Barry Lyndon

Marisa Berenson

Marisa Berenson

Lady Lyndon

Patrick Magee

Patrick Magee

The Chevalier

Hardy Krüger

Hardy Krüger

Captain Potzdorf

Steven Berkoff

Steven Berkoff

Lord Ludd

Gay Hamilton

Gay Hamilton

Nora

Marie Kean

Marie Kean

Barry's Mother

Court is in session

Put Barry Lyndon on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.