The True Glory (1945)

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British filmmaker Carol Reed and American playwright Garson Kanin team up to direct the war documentary The True Glory. The movie was assembled from actual footage of the WWII allied invasion of Europe, captured by thousands of different camera operators. Starting with D-Day, the documentary covers the major battles all the way to the fall of Berlin, along with personal vignettes. The prologue is read by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, with Robert Harris and Peter Ustinov providing narration. The True Glory won an Academy award for Best Documentary in 1945. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

Director(s):: Carol Reed, Garson Kanin, (more)

Format(s):: DVD
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Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 268 mins

Director(s):: Carol Reed, Garson Kanin

Categories:: Documentary

The True Glory Awards:

1945 - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - Best Documentary Feature
1945 - National Board of Review - Best Picture

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	Ronald S.

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Very interesting black and white film footage and a no holes bared account of WWII that was written shortly after the war's end in 1945. If you are a true history buff you'll enjoy this documentary. It follows the U.S. and it's allies during a crucial part of the European campaign (D-Day build up and Normandy landing through the fall of Berlin). Using some interesting commentary, film, and photography it points out strategic errors in military command decision and also glorifies their victories. I'm sure it was a triumph in it's day and must have played extremely well to theater audiences.

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