Tunes of Glory(1960)
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!
Tunes of Glory 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.
Tunes of Glory (1960) is a drama film directed by Ronald Neame, released on September 17, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Alec Guinness, John Mills, Dennis Price and Kay Walsh. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 68 ratings.
- Director:
- Ronald Neame
- Writers:
- James Kennaway, James Kennaway
- Producers:
- Colin Lesslie
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Ibbetson
- Composer:
- Malcolm Arnold
- Production:
- Knightsbridge Films
- Status:
- Released
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Tunes of Glory Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alec Guinness
as Maj. Jock Sinclair, D.S.O., M.M.
John Mills
as Lt. Col. Basil Barrow (Battalion Commander)
Dennis Price
as Maj. Charles 'Charlie' Scott, M.C. (Battalion Executive Officer)
Kay Walsh
as Mary Titterington
Susannah York
as Morag Sinclair
John Fraser
as Cpl. Piper Ian Fraser
Gordon Jackson
as Capt. Jimmy Cairns, M.C. (Battalion Adjutant)
Duncan Macrae
as Pipe Maj. Duncan MacLean
Percy Herbert
as RSM Riddick
Allan Cuthbertson
as Capt. Eric Simpson
Paul Whitsun-Jones
as Major Dusty Miller
Gerald Harper
as Major Hugo Macmillan
Key crew
Directed by Ronald Neame, written by James Kennaway and James Kennaway, produced by Colin Lesslie.
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Tunes of Glory Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 68 ratings.
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Tunes of Glory – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tunes of Glory online?
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Tunes of Glory (1960) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tunes of Glory?
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The main cast of Tunes of Glory (1960) includes Alec Guinness, John Mills, Dennis Price, Kay Walsh and Susannah York. The film was directed by Ronald Neame. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tunes of Glory released?
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Tunes of Glory was released on September 17, 1960 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Tunes of Glory worth watching?
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Tunes of Glory (1960) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 68 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tunes of Glory?
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