Glory [videorecording] / TriStar Pictures presents a Freddie Fields production, an Edward Zwick film ; produced by Freddie Fields ; screenplay by Kevin Jarre ; directed by Edward Zwick.
Based on the true story of the first black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War. Robert Gould Shaw and Cabot Forbes are two idealistic young Bostonians that lead the regiment; Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins is the inspiration who unites the troops ; Pvt. Trip is a runaway slave who joins the regiment.
Record details
- ISBN: 0800177967
- ISBN: 9780800177966
- Physical Description: 1 videodiscs (approximately 124 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: Culver City, Calif. : TriStar Pictures : 2007.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the letters by Robert Gould Shaw; based on the book "Lay this laurel" by Lincoln Kirstein; based on the book "One gallant rush" by Peter Burchard. Originally released as a motion picture in 1989. Includes trailer. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Freddie Francis ; editor, Steven Rosenblum ; music, James Horner ; costume designer, Garrett Lewis ; production designer, Norman Garwood. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman, Jihmi Kennedy, Andre Braugher, John Finn, Donovan Leitch, J.D. Cullum. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC; region 1; anamorphic widescreen 1.85:1. |
| Language Note: | In English (Dolby 5.1), Spanish or French with optional English, French and Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Awards Note: | Academy Awards, 1989: Best Supporting Actor (Denzel Washington) ; Best Cinematography (Freddie Francis) ; Best Sound (Donald O. Mitchell, Gregg Rudloff, Elliot Tyson, Russell Williams II). |
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| Genre: | War films. Historical films. Fiction films. Feature films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 15 of 15 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Caswell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 15 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunn Memorial Public Library | DVD GLO 1989 (Text) | 34621704746489 | Adult Video | Available | - |
Summary:
Based on the true story of the first black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War. Robert Gould Shaw and Cabot Forbes are two idealistic young Bostonians that lead the regiment; Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins is the inspiration who unites the troops ; Pvt. Trip is a runaway slave who joins the regiment.
