Tunes of Glory
“Colonel Jock Sinclair drank with his men... and sang and danced with them... until that day, when a shot rang out... and he stood alone!”
Synopsis
Following World War II in peacetime Scotland, brigade headquarters replaces commanding officer Major Jock Sinclair, a boisterous battalion leader, with the strict, temperamental Lieutenant Colonel Basil Barrow. Resentful toward his replacement, Sinclair undermines Barrow's authority and damages his successor's reputation among the soldiers. Barrow faces an uphill battle in regaining the discipline and respect of his battalion.
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Tunes of Glory (1960) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Alec Guinness
Maj. Jock Sinclair, D.S.O., M.M.
John Mills
Lt. Col. Basil Barrow (Battalion Commander)
Dennis Price
Maj. Charles 'Charlie' Scott, M.C. (Battalion Executive Officer)
Kay Walsh
Mary Titterington
Susannah York
Morag Sinclair
John Fraser
Cpl. Piper Ian Fraser
Gordon Jackson
Capt. Jimmy Cairns, M.C. (Battalion Adjutant)
Duncan Macrae
Pipe Maj. Duncan MacLean
Percy Herbert
RSM Riddick
Allan Cuthbertson
Capt. Eric Simpson
Paul Whitsun-Jones
Major Dusty Miller
Gerald Harper
Major Hugo Macmillan
Richard Leech
Captain Alec Rattray
Peter McEnery
2nd Lt. David Mackinnon
John Harvey
Sergeant (Bridge Hotel)
Keith Faulkner
Piper Adam
Angus Lennie
Orderly Room Clerk
Andrew Keir
Lance Corporal Campbell
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald Neame
- Screenplay & Story
- James Kennaway
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- Tunes of Glory
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Knightsbridge Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald Neame
James Kennaway
Malcolm Arnold
Arthur Ibbetson
Anne V. Coates
Albert Fennell, Colin Lesslie
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Neame
Director
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Colin Lesslie
Producer
Wilfred Shingleton
Production Design
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
James Kennaway
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tunes of Glory
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What is Tunes of Glory about?
Following World War II in peacetime Scotland, brigade headquarters replaces commanding officer Major Jock Sinclair, a boisterous battalion leader, with the strict, temperamental Lieutenant Colonel Basil Barrow. Resentful toward his replacement, Sinclair undermines Barrow's authority and damages his successor's reputation among the soldiers. Barrow faces an uphill battle in regaining the discipline and respect of his battalion.
Who directed Tunes of Glory?
Tunes of Glory was directed by Ronald Neame.
Who stars in Tunes of Glory?
The principal cast of Tunes of Glory includes Alec Guinness, John Mills, Dennis Price, Kay Walsh, Susannah York.
When was Tunes of Glory released and how long is it?
Tunes of Glory was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Tunes of Glory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tunes of Glory was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
Is Tunes of Glory based on a book or true story?
Tunes of Glory is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Kennaway".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tunes of Glory?
Tunes of Glory holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).