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Critic Leslie Felperin
rated 8

If it’s black humour and fatalism with a stiff shot of misanthropy you’re looking for, search no further than this cruel but compelling drama from Bulgaria.

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Critic Ian Nathan
rated 8

A stirring, politically correct, glossy old epic about the Massachusetts 54th Regiment...

Read full review at Empire

Cast & Crew

Edward Zwick
Director
Kevin R. Hershberger
As Confederate Soldier
Richard Riehle
As Quartermaster
Morgan Freeman
As Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins
Bob Gunton
As Gen. Charles Garrison Harker
Mark Margolis
As 10th Connecticut Soldier

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"Glory" tells the true story of the first all-black military unit in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, a young and idealistic officer, the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment faces prejudice and discrimination from both their own Union army and the Confederates. Despite these challenges, the regiment shows remarkable courage and determination, ultimately earning their place in history as heroes of the Civil War. With an outstanding cast, including Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, and Morgan Freeman, this powerful film won two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography and Best Sound.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Glory include Schindler's List, The Killing Fields, Gettysburg, Fat Man & Little Boy, Casualties of War, Henry V.

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Glory was released in theaters on February 16, 1990.