Glory

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1989, Movie, 2h 2min

The heart-stopping story of the first Black regiment to fight for the Union army in the Civil War, GLORY is an epic drama that brings a stirring true chapter of American history to the screen with stunning immediacy. Led by the idealistic white Bostonians Colonel Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick) and Major Cabot Forbes (Cary Elwes), the outfit includes Major John Rawlins (Morgan Freeman), an inspirational officer who unites the troops, and Private Silas Trip (an Oscar-winning Denzel Washington), a runaway slave who embodies the indomitable spirit of the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts. Together they embark on a journey from the North to the battlefields of the South that will change the course of the war.

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7.8

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Critic Leslie Felperin

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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

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

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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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You can stream Glory on: Apple TV Store YouTube Movies