The Glory Brigade
"You'll Never Love So Hard In Your Life... as these hard-hitting guys hit the dirt... and come up fighting!"
Originally released in 1953. The Glory Brigade is a war film. directed by Robert D. Webb. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Victor Mature, Alexander Scourby, and Lee Marvin
Synopsis
During the Korean War Lt. Sam Pryor volunteers his platoon to escort Greek troops to perform a reconnaissance mission behind Communist lines. Due to his Greek heritage Pryor is initially proud to accompany the Greek contingent but his feelings change to scorn and mistrust when what he believes is cowardice shown by the Greek soldiers and their leaders results in the near annihiliation of his own platoon. An uneasy alliance is maintained between the US and Greek troops as the enemy's true objective is learned.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Budget
$850K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Victor Mature
as Lt. Sam Pryor
Alexander Scourby
as Lt. Niklas
Lee Marvin
as Cpl. Bowman
Richard Egan
as Sgt. Johnson
Nick Dennis
as Cpl. Marakis
Roy Roberts
as Sgt. Chuck Anderson
Alvy Moore
as Pvt. 'Stoney' Stone
Russell Evans
as Pvt. Taylor
Henry Kulky
as Sgt. 'Smitty' Smitkowsky
Gregg Martell
as Pvt. Ryan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $850,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Glory Brigade about?
During the Korean War Lt. Sam Pryor volunteers his platoon to escort Greek troops to perform a reconnaissance mission behind Communist lines. Due to his Greek heritage Pryor is initially proud to a...
Who directed The Glory Brigade?
The Glory Brigade was directed by Robert D. Webb.
How long is The Glory Brigade?
The Glory Brigade has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Glory Brigade released?
The Glory Brigade was released on May 20, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Glory Brigade?
The main cast of The Glory Brigade includes Victor Mature, Alexander Scourby, Lee Marvin, Richard Egan, Nick Dennis.