Who directed Glory, the 1989 film about the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment?
Edward Zwick directed Glory. Freddie Fields Productions produced the film, and Tri-Star Pictures distributed it in the United States.
Questions about Glory (1989 film)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the plot of Glory, the 1989 Civil War film?
Glory follows the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, one of the Union Army's earliest Black regiments, from its formation under Colonel Robert Gould Shaw to its assault on Fort Wagner. Shaw is killed in that assault, and an epilogue notes the regiment's courage led the Union to accept thousands more Black soldiers into combat.
How much money did Glory, the 1989 film, make at the box office?
Glory grossed about $27 million worldwide against an $18 million budget. Domestically, it topped out at $26,828,365 over a 17-week theatrical run.
Which actor won an Academy Award for Glory, the 1989 film?
Denzel Washington won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Glory, out of five total Oscar nominations the film received. He also won the corresponding Golden Globe.
Why was Glory, the 1989 film, selected for the National Film Registry?
The Library of Congress selected Glory for the National Film Registry in 2025, judging it 'culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.'
How historically accurate is Glory, the 1989 film about the 54th Massachusetts?
Glory takes real liberties with the historical record. Aside from Colonel Shaw, none of the regiment's other characters were real people, whipping shown in the film was not permitted in the Union Army, and the real second in command was Edward Hallowell rather than the fictional Cabot Forbes.