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1989 · 122 min · R

Glory

Directed by Edward Zwick · Drama, History, War

Glory (1989) is a Drama film, directed by Edward Zwick set in Boston and South Carolina during the 1800s. It runs 122 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of prejudice & racism and war's cost run throughout.

Composer
James Horner
Cinematography
Freddie Francis
Cast
Matthew BroderickDenzel WashingtonCary ElwesMorgan FreemanJihmi KennedyAndre BraugherJohn FinnDonovan Leitch

The world of this film

Setting

Where
BostonSouth Carolina
Setting
Coastal SeaRural
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Themes
Prejudice & RacismWar's Cost
Tone
BleakHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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