Barry Lyndon (1975), PG
Barry Lyndon, Warner Bros./Photofest, © Warner Bros.
- DATE:
- TIME:
- 3:30 pm – 6:45 pm
- Director:
- Stanley Kubrick
An 18th-century Irish rogue (Ryan O’Neal) seeks adventure while plotting his ascent in the British aristocracy. After he marries into wealth, his new stepson becomes a major obstacle on his path to power. Based on the novel by William Thackeray.
This film is presented as part of the film series, Cinematic Touchstones 1975. Celebrate the diverse cinema from 1975 (the year the Museum opened) with a series of films that serve as cultural touchstones from the period. Each film begins with an introduction by Joe Petricca, filmmaker, educator and organizer of the series.
EVENT DETAILS
- Fee:
- Free with museum admission.
- Details:
- No reservations needed. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the screening.
- Location:
- Theater
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