Principal cast
Ryan O'Neal as Barry Lyndon, Marisa Berenson as Lady Lyndon, Patrick Magee as The Chevalier, Hardy Krüger as Captain Potzdorf, and Steven Berkoff as Lord Ludd
About the film
Barry Lyndon at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1975 film at stop 129 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
John Alcott (director of photography), Tony Lawson (editor), Leonard Rosenman (original music composer), Stanley Kubrick (screenplay), and Ken Adam (production design)
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Release
- 1975-12-16
- Runtime
- 188 minutes
- Genres
- Drama and History
- Country
- United States and United Kingdom
- Quiz
- 25 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 25 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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