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Barry Lyndon

Barry Lyndon

At long last Redmond Barry became a gentleman -- and that was his tragedy.

19758.03h 8m

Overview

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.

Directed by Stanley Kubrick
Written by Stanley Kubrick, William Makepeace Thackeray
Produced by Stanley Kubrick
Box OfficeBudget: $11.0MRevenue: $31.5M

Top Cast

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

Diana Körner

Diana Körner

German Girl

Murray Melvin

Murray Melvin

Reverend Runt

Frank Middlemass

Frank Middlemass

Sir Charles Lyndon

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookgamblingdesertionfencingpalacebritish armyopportunistwealthdebtduelirelandbritish soldier18th centurycard playingpistol duelseven years warnobilityprussiacautionaryaudacious

About Barry Lyndon

Barry Lyndon is a drama, romance, war, history film released in 1975 exploring themes of based on novel or book, gambling, desertion, fencing, palace, british army. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, it stars Ryan O'Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee. 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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