Based on an actual incident, Kubrick's powerful anti-war classic is his first masterpiece, featuring an unforgettable ensemble of Hollywood actors at the top of their game. Bavaria stands in for WWI France and the trench warfare scenes are the most harrowing ever. With one of the great endings of all time. If you don't tear up, you're made of stone. As always, you can find more commentary, more reviews, more podcasts, and more deep-dives into the films you don't know you love yet over on the Trailers From Hell mothership: http://www.trailersfromhell.com On our podcast THE MOVIES THAT MADE ME, join Oscar-nominated screenwriter Josh Olson and TFH Fearless Leader Joe Dante in conversation with filmmakers, comedians, and all-around interesting people about the movies that made them who they are. Check it out now, and please subscribe wherever podcasts can be found. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-movies-that-made-me/id1412094313 Spotify: http://spotify.trailersfromhell.com Libsyn: http://podcast.trailersfromhell.com Google Play: http://googleplay.trailersfromhell.com Follow us on Twitter: ‪‪http://www.twitter.com/trailersfromhel‬‬ Like us on Facebook: ‪‪http://www.facebook.com/trailersfromhell‬‬ Scroll through us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trailersfromhell