# The Big Parade (1925)

> A privileged American soldier discovers comradeship, love, and the brutal cost of war on the French front.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 151 min
- Genres: Romance, War, Drama
- Director: King Vidor
- Cast: John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Hobart Bosworth, Claire McDowell, Claire Adams, Robert Ober, Tom O'Brien, Karl Dane
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0015624/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: romantic, patriotic, harrowing, classic film night, historical cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and sacrifice amidst the horrors of war.

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