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The Glory Brigade
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The Glory Brigade

1953-05-20 · 82 min · ★ 6.3

War

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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Directors
Robert D. Webb
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 850,000

Top Cast

Victor MatureVictor MatureLt. Sam Pryor
Alexander ScourbyAlexander ScourbyLt. Niklas
Lee MarvinLee MarvinCpl. Bowman
Richard EganRichard EganSgt. Johnson
Nick DennisNick DennisCpl. Marakis
Roy RobertsRoy RobertsSgt. Chuck Anderson
Alvy MooreAlvy MoorePvt. 'Stoney' Stone
Russell EvansPvt. Taylor
Henry KulkyHenry KulkySgt. 'Smitty' Smitkowsky
Gregg MartellGregg MartellPvt. Ryan
Nico MinardosNico MinardosGreek Soldier

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