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Glory

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 2h 2m
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Glory (1989)
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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.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.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.

IMDb RATING
7.8/10
133K
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POPULARITY
2,738
287
  • Director
    • Edward Zwick
  • Writers
    • Kevin Jarre(screenplay)
    • Lincoln Kirstein(book "Lay This Laurel")
    • Peter Burchard(book "One Gallant Rush")
  • Stars
    • Matthew Broderick
    • Denzel Washington
    • Cary Elwes
Top credits
  • Director
    • Edward Zwick
  • Writers
    • Kevin Jarre(screenplay)
    • Lincoln Kirstein(book "Lay This Laurel")
    • Peter Burchard(book "One Gallant Rush")
  • Stars
    • Matthew Broderick
    • Denzel Washington
    • Cary Elwes
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    • 489User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
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    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 14 wins & 18 nominations total

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    Matthew Broderick
    Matthew Broderick
    • Col. Robert Gould Shawas Col. Robert Gould Shaw
    Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington
    • Pvt. Tripas Pvt. Trip
    Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes
    • Maj. Cabot Forbesas Maj. Cabot Forbes
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Sgt. Maj. John Rawlinsas Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins
    Jihmi Kennedy
    • Pvt. Jupiter Shartsas Pvt. Jupiter Sharts
    Andre Braugher
    Andre Braugher
    • Cpl. Thomas Searlesas Cpl. Thomas Searles
    John Finn
    John Finn
    • Sgt. Maj. Mulcahyas Sgt. Maj. Mulcahy
    Donovan Leitch Jr.
    Donovan Leitch Jr.
    • Capt. Charles Fessenden Morseas Capt. Charles Fessenden Morse
    • (as Donovan Leitch)
    JD Cullum
    • Henry Sturgis Russellas Henry Sturgis Russell
    • (as John David Cullum)
    Alan North
    Alan North
    • Gov. John Albion Andrewas Gov. John Albion Andrew
    Bob Gunton
    Bob Gunton
    • Gen. Charles Garrison Harkeras Gen. Charles Garrison Harker
    Cliff De Young
    Cliff De Young
    • Col. James M. Montgomeryas Col. James M. Montgomery
    • (as Cliff DeYoung)
    Christian Baskous
    • Edward L. Pierceas Edward L. Pierce
    RonReaco Lee
    RonReaco Lee
    • Mute Drummer Boyas Mute Drummer Boy
    Jay O. Sanders
    Jay O. Sanders
    • Gen. George Crockett Strongas Gen. George Crockett Strong
    Richard Riehle
    Richard Riehle
    • Quartermasteras Quartermaster
    Daniel Jenkins
    Daniel Jenkins
    • 'A' Company Officeras 'A' Company Officer
    Michael Guess
    • 'A' Company Soldieras 'A' Company Soldier
    • (as Michael Smith Guess)
    • Director
      • Edward Zwick
    • Writers
      • Kevin Jarre(screenplay)
      • Lincoln Kirstein(book "Lay This Laurel")
      • Peter Burchard(book "One Gallant Rush")
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    Storyline

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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. —Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
    • 19th century
    • american civil war
    • black soldier
    • military uniform
    • soldier
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Their innocence. Their heritage. Their lives. Nothing would be spared in the fight for their freedom.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • History
      • War
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Civil War reenactors who took part in the film did so voluntarily and without pay.
    • Goofs
      In real life, the 54th Massachusetts didn't accept runaway slaves because Gov. Andrew wanted it to be an elite unit. Nearly all of the men could read and write. One private was a doctor.
    • Quotes

      [Trip and Searles are about to fight when Rawlins steps in]

      Rawlins: Look, goddamn it! The whole world gotta stomp on your face?

      Trip: Nigger, you better get your hands off me!

      Rawlins: Ain't no niggers around here! Understand?

      Trip: Oh, I see, so the white man give you a couple a stripes, and suddenly you start hollerin' and orderin' everybody around, like you the massa himself! Nigger, you ain't nothin' but the white man's dog!

      [He starts to walk away, Rawlins stops him and slaps him]

      Rawlins: And what are you? So full of hate you want to go out and fight everybody! Because you've been whipped and chased by hounds. Well that might not be living, but it sure as hell ain't dying. And dying's been what these white boys have been doing for going on three years now! Dying by the thousands! Dying for *you*, fool! I know, 'cause I dug the graves. And all this time I keep askin' myself, when, O Lord, when it's gonna be our time? Gonna come a time when we all gonna hafta ante up. Ante up and kick in like men. LIKE MEN! You watch who you call a nigger! If there's any niggers around here, it's YOU. Just a smart-mouthed, stupid-ass, swamp-runnin' nigger! And if you not careful, that's all you ever gonna be!

    • 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.
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    User reviews489

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    Top review
    Stunning, the best war movie ever.
    My favorite movies to watch are probably war movies. I've seen many great films. From the Vietnam war (Platoon, Full Metal Jacket, Hamburger Hill, The Deer Hunter) to World War II (Saving Private Ryan, When Trumpets Fade, The Thin Red Line). But the best war film comes from the Civil War. Glory is an incredible film. It's about the 54th regiment for the Union, the first all black regiment. Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Godzilla) stars as Robert Shaw, a white man in command of the regiment. Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride, Kiss the Girls) is his second in command. Denzel Washington (The Siege, Courage Under Fire) is magnificent as a runaway slave in the 54th. The always-great Morgan Freeman (Seven, Deep Impact) is superb as a spiritual leader of the soldiers. In my mind, the film has no faults. Broderick has been the main criticism by some people. I have to disagree. Broderick (though a bit young-looking) gives a wonderful performance. Cary Elwes has been an underrated actor his whole career. The same goes for Glory because his great supporting performance was widely ignored. James Horner delivers a haunting score which adds so much to the movie. A must see.
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    • Brad K.
    • Mar 21, 1999

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 16, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vinh Quang
    • Filming locations
      • Savannah, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Freddie Fields Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,979,166
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $63,661
      • Dec 17, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $26,979,166
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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