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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. It stars Matthew Broderick as Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, the regiment's commanding officer, and Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, and ...
- $18 million
- Freddie Fields
Oct 9, 2018 · The summary below contains spoilers. Glory –based on the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry: the first unit of the U.S. Army made up entirely of black soldiers–takes place during the Civil War. This story of brave black soldiers, is told through the eyes of a white man. In 1989, there was but one white actor who possessed the qualities ...
- Edward Zwick
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When one of Montgomery's men molests a slave servant, Montgomery coldly shoots his own man, blaming the slave's owner as a "secessionist". He then commands Shaw to order his men to burn the town. Shaw initially refuses, citing the order as illegal, but relents under the threat of having his command taken away and his men conscripted to Montgomery.
Sep 14, 2020 · The movie's climax, involving the 54th’s failed attack at Battery Wagner on July 18, 1863, depicts a final victory over adversity and a collective sacrifice around the flag. Shaw is killed ...
Glory captures the heroism of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the first black regiment in the Civil War, the Massachusetts “Fighting” Fifty-fourth. An extremely talented cast and crew earned three Academy Awards (cinematography, sound and supporting actor) and five nominations for their work in Glory. The outstanding cinematography, sound, score and acting recreate the events…
Jan 12, 1990 · Advertisement. "Glory" tells the story of the 54th Regiment largely through the eyes of Shaw ( Matthew Broderick ), who in an early scene in the film is seen horrified and disoriented by the violence of the battlefield. Returned home to recover from wounds, he is recruited to lead a newly formed black regiment and takes the job even though his ...
Feb 16, 1990 · Glory: Directed by Edward Zwick. With Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman. 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.
