The Glory Brigade (1953)
1h 22m
Running Time
May 20, 1953Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Victor Mature
Lt. Sam Pryor
Alexander Scourby
Lt. Niklas
Lee Marvin
Cpl. Bowman
Richard Egan
Sgt. Johnson
Roy Roberts
Sgt. Chuck Anderson
Robert D. Webb
Director
Franklin Coen
Writer
Alvy Moore
Pvt. 'Stoney' Stone
William Bloom
Producer
Russell Evans
Pvt. Taylor
Lucien Ballard
Cinematographer
Henry Kulky
Sgt. 'Smitty' Smitkowsky
Mario Morra
Editor
Gregg Martell
Pvt. Ryan
Nick Dennis
Cpl. Marakis
Nico Minardos
Greek Soldier
Media.
Details.
Release DateMay 20, 1953
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 22m
Content RatingNR
Budget$850,000
Genres
Wiki.
The Glory Brigade is a 1953 American war film directed by Robert D. Webb. It stars Victor Mature and Alexander Scourby.
The film was referred to in M*A*S*H (1970), directed by Robert Altman.