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Glory (1989)

โ€œTheir innocence. Their heritage. Their lives.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 1,882 votes 2h 2m r DramaHistoryWar

#8 of 70 films from 1989 #710 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Edward Zwick ยท Written by Kevin Jarre

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Overview

Robert Gould Shaw leads the US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates.

Cast

Matthew Broderickas Col. Robert Gould Shaw
Denzel Washingtonas Pvt. Trip
Cary Elwesas Maj. Cabot Forbes
Morgan Freemanas Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins
Jihmi Kennedyas Pvt. Jupiter Sharts
Andre Braugheras Cpl. Thomas Searles
John Finnas Sgt. Maj. Mulcahy
Donovan Leitchas Capt. Charles Fessenden Morse
JD Cullumas Henry Sturgis Russell
Bob Guntonas Gen. Charles Garrison Harker
Cliff DeYoungas Col. James M. Montgomery
Christian Baskousas Edward L. Pierce
RonReaco Leeas Mute Drummer Boy
Jay O. Sandersas Gen. George Crockett Strong

Facts

Release dateDecember 15, 1989
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) โ€” longer as the 1989 average of 103 min
GenresDrama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$18,000,000
Box office$26,800,000 (1.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0097441

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Questions

How long is Glory?
Glory runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is Glory worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 1,882 votes, which places it #8 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 90%) and #710 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Glory?
Glory was directed by Edward Zwick. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Last Samurai (2003), Blood Diamond (2006), Legends of the Fall (1994).
Who stars in Glory?
Matthew Broderick as Col. Robert Gould Shaw; Denzel Washington as Pvt. Trip; Cary Elwes as Maj. Cabot Forbes; Morgan Freeman as Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins; Jihmi Kennedy as Pvt. Jupiter Sharts; Andre Braugher as Cpl. Thomas Searles.
What is Glory rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Glory?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1920.

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