Barry Lyndon

Barry Lyndon

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

Rating

4.5 (1)

Release Date

12/18/1975

Runtime

188 mins

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$11,000,000

Revenue

$260,131

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A visually ravishing portrait of an opportunist's rise and fall across 18th-century Europe, told with meticulous formalism and a deadpan refusal to make his ambitions seem noble. It moves at a stately pace, inviting you to contemplate the emptiness beneath the glittering surfaces of wealth and status.

Mood

WistfulBleakContemplative

Themes

AmbitionClassIdentityComing apart

Tone

Ironic

Pacing

Meditative

Look

PainterlyFormalistHigh-contrast

Structure

Linear

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Graphic violence

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