Glory (1989 film)
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| Directed by | Edward Zwick |
| Written by | Kevin Jarre |
| Produced by | Freddie Fields |
| Starring | Matthew Broderick Morgan Freeman Denzel Washington Andre Braugher Cary Elwes |
| Music by | James Horner |
| Distributed by | Columbia TriStar |
Running time | 122 min. |
| Budget | $18,000,000 (est.) |
Glory is a 1989 drama based on the history of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment during the American Civil War. The 54th was one of the first formal units of the U.S. Army to be made up entirely of African Americans (apart from the officers). (The first was the 1st South Carolina Volunteers).
Outline
The film depicts the unit's organization by Col. Robert Gould Shaw and other white abolitionists, and its struggle against racial prejudice in many forms. The film also depicts the struggle Colonel Shaw faced to get supplies for his troops, and also to get his regiment into battle to prove themselves as "true men, worthy of fighting among Whites". The climax depicts the Union's attack on Fort Wagner, which was spearheaded by the 54th, who took heavy losses but were hailed for their bravery.
Cast and crew
The movie was adapted by Kevin Jarre from the books One Gallant Rush by Peter Burchard and Lay This Laurel by Lincoln Kirstein, and from Colonel Shaw's own letters. It was directed by Edward Zwick, and stars Matthew Broderick (as Colonel Shaw), Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman, Jihmi Kennedy, and Andre Braugher.
Goofs
- As the 54th marches though a southern town a group of slave boys waves as they pass by. One of these boys can be seen wearing a digital wristwatch.
- During the battle of Fort Wagner, Matthew Broderick's safety wire can be seen attatched to his left leg as he is shot down and falls backwards on the slope of the hill.
- During the July 16th engagement Shaw orders the regiment to charge. The regiment goes from without bayonets fixed to fixed. No order is given to do so.
Soundtrack
James Horner composed the soundtrack to the film. One of the most popular tracks is Charging Fort Wagner.[citation needed] This music plays when the regiment charges the fort.
References
Luis F. Emilio, A Brave Black Regiment: A History of the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry: 1863-1865 (Boston: The Boston Book Company, 1891).
External links
- Glory at Rotten Tomatoes
- Glory at IMDb
