Tunes of Glory
Seen it?1960 | 106 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
70% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 33K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ronald Neame
- Alec GuinnessMaj. Jock Sinclair, D.S.O., M.M.
- John MillsLt. Col. Basil Barrow (Battalion Commander)
- Dennis PriceMaj. Charles 'Charlie' Scott, M.C. (Battalion Executive Officer)
- Kay WalshMary Titterington
- Susannah YorkMorag Sinclair
- John FraserCpl. Piper Ian Fraser
- Gordon JacksonCapt. Jimmy Cairns, M.C. (Battalion Adjutant)
- Duncan MacraePipe Maj. Duncan MacLean
- Percy HerbertRSM Riddick
- Allan CuthbertsonCapt. Eric Simpson