Theirs Is the Glory (1946)

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Director:

Brian Desmond Hurst

Release Date:

14 October 1946 (UK)

Genre:

Documentary

Plot:

Re-enactment of World War 2 Battle of Arnhem. Later lavishly remade as A Bridge Too Far.

Plot Keywords:

Military History | WWII | Reenactment | Paratrooper

Cast

Stanley Maxted	...	Himself (war correspondent)
Thomas Scullion	...	Himself / a German / Man falling off roof / Various others
Allan Wood	...	Himself (war correspondent)

Also Known As:

Men of Arnhem (USA) (alternative title)

Runtime:

USA:82 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (DVD rating) | Australia:M | Sweden:15 | USA:Approved

Filming Locations:

Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands

Company:

Gaumont British Picture Corporation

Great visually. Story is a little disjointed.

This film was done with the real veterans reenacting the events of the battle of Arnhem. They used the real town and the real equipment. The story was sculpted by the rememberances of the soldier/actors. If you are not familiar with the story and characters this film may seem a bit confusing. The acting is often not great -- usually when they open their mouths. Yet they certainly knew how to handle the battle scenes. This film is typical of the period as there is no blood not gore. Look for the real Panther tank. It is a good contrast to A Bridge Too Far. I recommend you read a few books on the subject before watching the film.