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Tunes of Glory

1960 · 106 min Drama
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1960
Country United Kingdom
Genre Drama
Director Ronald Neame
Runtime 106 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (61 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Ronald Neame

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Maj. Jock Sinclair, D.S.O., M.M.

John Mills

John Mills

Lt. Col. Basil Barrow (Battalion Commander)

Dennis Price

Dennis Price

Maj. Charles 'Charlie' Scott, M.C. (Battalion Executive Officer)

Kay Walsh

Kay Walsh

Mary Titterington

Susannah York

Susannah York

Morag Sinclair

John Fraser

John Fraser

Cpl. Piper Ian Fraser

Gordon Jackson

Gordon Jackson

Capt. Jimmy Cairns, M.C. (Battalion Adjutant)

Duncan Macrae

Duncan Macrae

Pipe Maj. Duncan MacLean

Percy Herbert

Percy Herbert

RSM Riddick

Allan Cuthbertson

Allan Cuthbertson

Capt. Eric Simpson

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