Matthew Broderick
Col. Robert Gould Shaw
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Following the Battle of Antietam, Col. Robert Gould Shaw is offered command of the United States' first all-African-American regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. With junior officer Cabot Forbes, Shaw puts together a strong and proud unit, including the escaped slave Trip and the wise gravedigger John Rawlins.
The saga of the first black fighting unit in America's civil war is an inspiring testament to courage, the human spirit, and the value of freedom. 9,725 IMDb 7.8 2 h 2 min 1990. X-Ray HDR UHD R. Action · Drama · Bold · Inspiring. Watch with a free Prime trial.
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Jan 12, 1990 · It tells the story of the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, made up of black soldiers - some Northern freemen, some escaped slaves - and led by whites, including Robert Gould Shaw, the son of Boston abolitionists.
Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A young, white army officer is assigned to lead an all-black unit in the Civil War. Cast & Crew. Read More. Edward Zwick. Director. Matthew Broderick. Cary Elwes. Morgan Freeman. Denzel Washington. Dan Biggers. Photos & Videos. View All. 1 Photo. Film Details. Also Known As.
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. Edward Zwick. Director. Kevin Jarre. Screenplay. Reviews. Written by John Chard on February 5, 2019.
Glory is a 1989 American historical war drama film directed by Edward Zwick about the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the Union Army's earliest African-American regiments in the American Civil War.
