Tunes of Glory
United Kingdom • 1960
Director
#225Criterion Collection →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.
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorRonald Neame
WriterJames Kennaway
CinematographerArthur Ibbetson
ComposerMalcolm Arnold
EditorAnne V. Coates
ProducerColin Lesslie
Cast
Alec Guinnessas Maj. Jock Sinclair, D.S.O., M.M.
John Millsas Lt. Col. Basil Barrow (Battalion Commander)
Dennis Priceas Maj. Charles 'Charlie' Scott, M.C. (Battalion Executive Officer)