‘Barry Lyndon’ historical drama opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Dec 18 1975)


Video: 'Barry Lyndon' trailer

(Thursday, December 18, 1975, 12:00 p.m. EST)Barry Lyndon, a British-American period drama film about an Irish rogue who cheats his way to the top of 18th-century British society, opened today at the Baronet Theatre at 993 3rd Avenue in New York City.

Directed by Stanley Kubrick, the film starred Ryan O’Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee, Hardy Krüger, Diana Koerner and Gay Hamilton.