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Barry Lyndon is a 1975 epic historical drama film written, directed, and produced by Stanley Kubrick, based on the 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray.
A film by Stanley Kubrick based on a novel by Thackeray, starring Ryan O'Neal as an Irish rogue who becomes a gentleman in 18th-century England. The film won four Oscars and features stunning cinematography, costumes and music.
- Stanley Kubrick
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Sep 9, 2009 · A critical analysis of Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Thackeray's novel, starring Ryan O'Neal as a selfish and amoral hero. The review praises the film's technical achievements, but criticizes its emotional distance and lack of humanism.
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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- Stanley Kubrick
- PG
- Ryan O'neal
A film adaptation of Thackeray's novel about an Irish rogue who marries a wealthy widow and becomes a nobleman in 18th-century England. The plot summary covers his rise and fall, his military and amorous adventures, and his conflicts with his stepson and enemies.
Barry Lyndon. An Irish rogue cheats his way to the top of 18th-century British society. 3,628 IMDb 8.1 2 h 56 min 1975. X-Ray PG. Drama · Historical · Atmospheric · Cerebral. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.99. Buy. HD $9.99. More purchase. options. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
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Roger Ebert praises Stanley Kubrick's "Barry Lyndon" as a masterful film with a detached and disdainful style. He analyzes the film's theme, photography, narration and characters, and compares it to Kubrick's other works.
