

Tunes of Glory
1960-09-17 · 106 min · ★ 7.0
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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- Directors
- Ronald Neame
- Production companies
- Knightsbridge Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
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
Paul Whitsun-JonesMajor Dusty Miller
Gerald HarperMajor Hugo Macmillan
Richard LeechCaptain Alec Rattray
Peter McEnery2nd Lt. David Mackinnon
John HarveySergeant (Bridge Hotel)
Angus LennieOrderly Room Clerk
Andrew KeirLance Corporal Campbell
Andrew DownieCorporal WalterTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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