The Glory Guys (1965)

67% of users liked it
(78 ratings)

Though written by Sam Peckinpah (he adapted the film from a novel by Hoffman Birney), the direction of The Glory Guys was entrusted to the competent but perfunctory Arnold Laven. Cavalry captain Demas Harrod (Tom Tryon) and his faithful scout Sol Rogers (Harve Presnell) are placed under the command… More Though written by Sam Peckinpah (he adapted the film from a novel by Hoffman Birney), the direction of The Glory Guys was entrusted to the competent but perfunctory Arnold Laven. Cavalry captain Demas Harrod (Tom Tryon) and his faithful scout Sol Rogers (Harve Presnell) are placed under the command of xenophobic general Frederick McCabe (Andrew Duggan), who hates Indians almost as much as his own men hate him. When not preparing to decimate every Native American in their path, Harrod and Rogers carry on a rivalry over the hand of pretty Lou (Senta Berger; another authentic Wild West type). The novelty of the film is that the Indians, rather than the cavalry, win the final battle. Despite a few bursts of cinematic creativity from Laven in the climactic scenes, it still would have been more interesting to see how Sam Peckinpah would have handled The Glory Guys. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 52 min.
Directed By: Arnold Laven
Written By: Sam Peckinpah
Genres: Western, Action & Adventure, Classics

In Theaters: Jul 7, 1965 Wide

Critic Reviews

Variety Staff, Variety
Brawling fisticuffs, comedy and romantic triangle mark a slightly forced plot until an exciting climax.
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Though the direction is uninspired, the film is greatly enhanced by the photography of veteran cameraman Howe.
Trevor Johnston, Time Out
The result's hardly a masterpiece, but it builds to a nicely mounted battle that pushes the point home.