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Glory (Blu-ray)
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Glory (Blu-ray)
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| | | Winner of Three 1989 Academy Awards - Best Supporting Actor - Best Cinematography - Best Sound.
Features: Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), English, Spanish, Subtitled, French, Dubbed & Subtitled
The heart-stopping story of the first black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War, Glory stars Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes and Morgan Freeman. Broderick and Elwes are the idealistic young Bostonians who lead the regiment; Freeman is the inspirational sergeant who unites the troops; and Washington, in an Oscar-winning performance (1989, Best Supporting Actor), is the runaway slave who embodies the indomitable spirit of the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts.
"One of the greatest films ever made." Andrew Howe, eFilmCritic.com
"...a thoroughly pleasant experience..." Desson Howe, Washington Post
"Exceptional story...faultlessly performed. One of the finest historical dramas ever made." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
"...one of the best war epics ever made, with all around fantastic performances..." Felix Vasquez, Jr., Film Threat
"...an eloquent, heart-tugging Civil War epic...Remarkable as a period piece and for Freddie Francis's vivid cinematography..." Los Angeles Times
"The lasting power of the [film]...rests in the emotional connection to the characters." Michael Dequina, Mr. Brown's Movies
Editor's Note
GLORY recounts the bravery of a group of Civil War soldiers often overlooked by history--the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts, a troop of free black men who fought to help win liberty for their enslaved brothers. Based on the historical novels ONE GALLANT RUSH by Peter Burchand and LAY THIS LAUREL by Lincoln Kirstein and the letters of Robert Gould Shaw, the film follows the youthful Colonel Shaw (Matthew Broderick) as he takes responsibility for readying these soldiers for battle. Shaw, a privileged young Boston Brahman, finds the job harder than expected because many of the men balk at taking orders from him. Private Trip (Denzel Washington) is especially resistant to Shaw's leadership, but over time the two come to an understanding as they endure the hardships of the war. On July 18, 1863, Shaw volunteers the 54th for the honor of leading the charge against Ft. Wagner, a mission that means almost certain death, with Trip carrying the regiment's colors into battle. This gritty and realistic vision of the horrors of war is a moving and critical examination of a lost piece of history. Beautifully shot and triumphantly acted (by a cast that also includes Morgan Freeman, Cary Elwes, and Andre Braugher), director Edward Zwick's film serves as a tribute to the courage and selfless bravery of the black soldiers of the Civil War.
Plot Summary
Director Edward Zwick's GLORY follows the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts, a troop of free black men who fought for freedom during the Civil War. When a wealthy white Bostonian takes charge of the unit, he faces the challenge of earning their respect and support as he prepares the soldiers for battle.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, PCM 5.1 Stereo | | Audio: French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Dubbed: French | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai | | This Is A Blu-Ray DVD Made For Blue-Laser Format Players Which Produce Higher Quality Picture And Sound |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Sony Pictures |
| Release Date: 6/2/2009 |
| Running Time: 122 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1989 | | Catalog ID: 16094 | | UPC: 00043396160941 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, French Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Chinese | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Widescreen 1.85:1 |
| Cast & Crew | Alan North | | Andre Braugher | | Cary Elwes | | Cliff De Young | | Denzel Washington | | J.D. Cullum | | Matthew Broderick | | Morgan Freeman | | Edward Zwick - Director | | Freddie Francis - Cinematographer | | James Horner - Original Music By | | Kevin Jarre - Screenplay | | Lincoln Kirstein - Based On Book By | | Peter Burchard - Based On Book By | | Pieter Jan Brugge, et. al. - Producer | | Robert Gould Shaw - Based On Letters By | | Steven Rosenblum - Editor |
| Awards |
Winner (1990) | | | Golden Globe, Denzel Washington, Best Performance By An Actor In A Supporting Role In A Motion Picture | |
Nominee (1990) | | | Oscar, Norman Garwood, Best Art Direction-Set Direction | | | Oscar, Steven Rosenblum, Best Film Editing | |
Winner (1990) | | | Oscar, Freddie Francis, Best Cinematography | | | Oscar, Donald O. Mitchell, et. al., Best Sound | | | Oscar, Denzel Washington, Best Actor in a Supporting Role | |
Image Award (1992) | | Denzel Washington, Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | | Glory, Winner, Outstanding Motion Picture | |
British Academy Awards (1991) | | | Freddie Francis, Nominee, Best Cinematography | |
Grammy (1991) | | James Horner, Winner, Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television | |
Oscar (1990) | | Denzel Washington, Winner, Best Actor in a Supporting Role | |
Golden Globe (1990) | | Denzel Washington, Winner, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | |
Oscar (1990) | | Donald O. Mitchell, et. al., Winner, Best Sound | |
Golden Globe (1990) | | | Edward Zwick, Nominee, Best Director - Motion Picture | |
Oscar (1990) | | Freddie Francis, Winner, Best Cinematography | |
Golden Globe (1990) | | | Glory, Nominee, Best Motion Picture - Drama | |
Oscar (1990) | | | Norman Garwood, Garrett Lewis, Nominee, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration | | | Steven Rosenblum, Nominee, Best Film Editing |
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