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I can't believe that the noblest impulse of man - his compassion for another - can be completely dead here
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Paths of Glory

I can't believethat the noblest impulse of man - his compassion for another -can be...

I can't believethat the noblest impulse of man - his compassion for another -can be completely dead here. Therefore, I humbly beg you... show mercy to these men

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I can't believe that the noblest impulse of man
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his compassion for another can be completely dead here
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Therefore I humbly beg you
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show mercy to these men
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Duration
20 seconds
Views
485
Timestamp in Movie
00:55:08
Uploaded
Mar 17, 2026
Genres
drama, war
Production
Bryna Productions,United Artists,Harris-Kubrick Productions

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Movie Summary

After refusing to attack an enemy position, a general accuses the soldiers of cowardice and their commanding officer must defend them.
The accused will be escorted back to the guardroom. - Paths of Glory 00:54
The accused will be escorted back to the guardroom.
Is this supposed to be our last meal or somethingIt isn't supposed to be our last meal It is our last meal - Paths of Glory 00:08
Is this supposed to be our last meal or somethingIt...
You see that cockroachTomorrow morning we'll be dead and it'll be aliveIt'll have more contact with my wife and child than I willI'll be nothing and it'll be aliveNow you got the edge on 'im - Paths of Glory 00:18
You see that cockroachTomorrow morning we'll be dead...
Good evening, my sons. - Paths of Glory 00:41
Good evening, my sons.
Father, will you take this letter for me, please? - Paths of Glory 00:29
Father, will you take this letter for me, please?
Back in my hometown there was a certain little caféwith an amusing sign over the barIt read Do not be afraid to ask for creditfor our way of refusing is very polite - Paths of Glory 00:12
Back in my hometown there was a certain little caféwith an...
That should keep him quiet long enough. - Paths of Glory 00:31
That should keep him quiet long enough.
I have something to tell you, sir, that may have a great bearing on the court-martial. - Paths of Glory 00:09
I have something to tell you, sir, that may have a great...
Colonel Dax we think we're doing a good job running the warYou must be aware of the fact that the General Staffis subject to all kinds of unfair pressures from newspapers and politiciansMaybe the attack against the Anthill was impossiblePerhaps it was an - Paths of Glory 00:28
Colonel Dax we think we're doing a good job running the...
There's the question of the troops' morale Don't forget thatThe troops' morale CertainlyThese executions will be a perfect tonic for the entire division - Paths of Glory 00:10
There's the question of the troops' morale...
There are few things more fundamentally encouraging and stimulatingthan seeing someone else die - Paths of Glory 00:06
There are few things more fundamentally encouraging and...
I never thought of that sir You see Colonel troops are like childrenJust as a child wants his father to be firm troops crave disciplineI seeAnd one way to maintain discipline is to shoot a man now and thenMay I askdo you sincerely believe all the things - Paths of Glory 00:30
I never thought of that sir You see Colonel troops are like...
It's been a pleasure discussing this with you, Colonel... - Paths of Glory 00:23
It's been a pleasure discussing this with you,...
Colonel Dax are you trying to blackmail meSir that's an ugly word but you are in a difficult position - Paths of Glory 00:08
Colonel Dax are you trying to blackmail meSir that's an...
Too much has happened Someone's got to be hurtThe only question is whoGeneral Mireau's assault on the Anthill failedand his order to fire on this own troops was refusedBut his attempt to murder three innocent mento protect his own reputation will be - Paths of Glory 00:22
Too much has happened Someone's got to be hurtThe only...
Will you pardon me, Colonel Dax? - Paths of Glory 00:07
Will you pardon me, Colonel Dax?
Detail, halt! - Paths of Glory 00:10
Detail, halt!
Good morning, Paris. - Paths of Glory 00:28
Good morning, Paris.
It just occurred to me A funny thingI haven't had one sexual thought since the court martialIt's pretty extraordinary isn't it - Paths of Glory 00:11
It just occurred to me A funny thingI haven't had one...
It just occurred to me - A funny thing. - Paths of Glory 00:46
It just occurred to me - A funny thing.