The Real Glory
“Always outnumbered, never outfought”
Synopsis
Fort Mysang, southern Philippine Islands, under US rule, 1906. A small group of army officers and native troops resist the fierce and treacherous attacks of the ruthless Alisang and his fanatical followers.
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The Real Glory - TNT - Film Promo - 1991
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-24
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Gary Cooper
Doctor Canavan
David Niven
Lieut. McCool
Andrea Leeds
Linda Hartley
Reginald Owen
Capt. Hartley
Broderick Crawford
Lieut. Larsen
Kay Johnson
Mrs. Manning
Russell Hicks
Capt. Manning
Vladimir Sokoloff
The Datu
Benny Inocencio
Miguel
Charles Waldron
The Padre
Rudy Robles
Lieut. Yabo
Tetsu Komai
Alipang
Roy Gordon
Col. Hatch
Henry Kolker
The General
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
September 29, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Swerling, Robert Presnell Sr.
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Real Glory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Jo Swerling, Robert Presnell Sr., Charles L. Clifford
Alfred Newman
Rudolph Maté
Daniel Mandell
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Hathaway
Director
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Jo Swerling
Screenplay
Robert Presnell Sr.
Screenplay
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Rudolph Maté
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Real Glory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Real Glory about?
Fort Mysang, southern Philippine Islands, under US rule, 1906. A small group of army officers and native troops resist the fierce and treacherous attacks of the ruthless Alisang and his fanatical followers.
Who directed The Real Glory?
The Real Glory was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in The Real Glory?
The principal cast of The Real Glory includes Gary Cooper, David Niven, Andrea Leeds, Reginald Owen, Broderick Crawford.
When was The Real Glory released and how long is it?
The Real Glory was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Real Glory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Real Glory was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is The Real Glory based on a book or true story?
The Real Glory is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles L. Clifford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Real Glory?
The Real Glory holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).