"It was in the reign of George III that the aforesaid personages lived and quarrelled; good or bad, handsome or ugly, rich or poor, they are all equal now."
The subtitles mimic the chapter headings found in 18th-century picaresque novels, specifically the source material by William Makepeace Thackeray . subtitle Barry Lyndon
The 1975 film , directed by Stanley Kubrick, is famously divided into two acts, each introduced by a lengthy and descriptive subtitle that outlines the protagonist's journey and eventual downfall. Part I Subtitle "It was in the reign of George III
This first half follows the humble beginnings of Redmond Barry in good or bad
This section focuses on social climbing , luck, and the ruthless ambition required for a commoner to infiltrate the aristocracy. Part II Subtitle