Robert Gould Shaw leads the U.S. Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices from both his own Union Army, and the Confederates.
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Shaw was an officer in the Federal Army during the American Civil War who volunteered to lead the first company of black soldiers. Shaw was forced to deal with the prejudices of both the enemy (who had orders to kill commanding officers of blacks), and of his own fellow officers.Written by
Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
"Films in Review," usually devoted to film history, released a two-part article on this film by Charles Sawyer, who was an extra, in its December 1989 and January 1990 issues. See more »
Goofs
When Col. Shaw is in camp at Readville, his horse tack has yellow leather. Infantry tack was all black, or sometimes blue. See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
Title Card:
Robert Gould Shaw, the son of wealthy Boston abolitionists, was 23 years old when he enlisted to fight in the War Between the States. He wrote home regularly, telling his parents of life in the gathering Army of the Potomac. / These letters are collected in the Houghton Library of Harvard University.
Colonel Robert G. Shaw:
Dear Mother, I hope you are keeping well and not worrying much about me. You mustn't think that any of us are going to be killed. They are collecting such a force here, that an attack ...
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Alternate Versions
The newly released Region 2 edition dvd contains two deleted scenes.
While on guard duty, Trip (Denzel Washington) shoots dead what he believes to be a confederate soldier, only to discover he has killed a 15 year old "apple-picker".
On the morning of the final battle, (the storming of Ft. Wagner) Major Forbes (Cary Elwes) is visited in his tent by Colonel Shaw. Major Forbes beleives he is going to die and does not want to take part in the assault.
There seem to be a great many comments listed arguing whether
Mathew Broderick was a good choice to play Col. Robert Shaw or
not. All I can say is that he makes the film work for me. Whether
Broderick under played the part or not, I couldn't imagine any other
actor being more appropriate for the part. Not only were his looks
and age ideal for the individual he was recreating, but his
performance gave Gould the personality he needed; as someone
who was idealistic, young and somewhat callow, yet ultimately
displayed great maturity and fantastic courage.
While Denzel Washington's performance was far more forceful
(and aptly so), I honestly found Broderick's character the most
compelling in the movie.
By the climactic battle, I felt great empathy for each of the
characters, especially Col. Shaw. I guess I feel that by playing
Shaw as a quiet rather than grand presence, Broderick is able to
more successfully highlight the extraordinary bravery and moral
fibre the man showed in his willingness to sacrifice everything for
his men and their cause. Though you could clearly see that he
dreaded his duty, he carried it out unflinchingly. Thats what
leadership is all about. I like heroes who show their humanity
infinitely more than those hollywoodised cutouts that actors like
Bruce Willis often play. I've never actually seen Ferris Bueller's day out. A lot of people who
write about Glory say that its hard not to see that character
wherever Broderick goes. I'll be interested to see Ferris Bueller
now that I've established Broderick in my mind as a Civil war
officer. I'll be happy to here anyones comments on the subject.