Barry Lyndon

Barry Lyndon (1975)

11/12/1975 (GB)
Drama, Romance, War, History
3h 5m

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

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.

  • Stanley KubrickDirector, Screenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $11,000,000

  • Revenue

    $260,131

Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • gambling
  • desertion
  • fencing
  • palace
  • british army
  • opportunist
  • wealth
  • debt
  • duel
  • ireland
  • british soldier
  • 18th century
  • card playing
  • pistol duel
  • seven years war
  • nobility
  • prussia
  • cautionary

Top Billed 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

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