The Glory Guys (1965)
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57% of users liked it
(84 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
- Directed By
- Arnold Laven
- Written By
- Sam Peckinpah
- Genres
- Western, Action & Adventure, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jul 7, 1965 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Variety Staff, Variety
Brawling fisticuffs, comedy and romantic triangle mark a slightly forced plot until an exciting climax.
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Trevor Johnston, Time Out
The result's hardly a masterpiece, but it builds to a nicely mounted battle that pushes the point home.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Though the direction is uninspired, the film is greatly enhanced by the photography of veteran cameraman Howe.
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Cast
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Tom Tryon
as Capt. Demas Harrod
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Harve Presnell
as Sol Rogers
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Senta Berger
as Lou Woodward
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James Caan
as Pvt. Anthony Dugan
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Andrew Duggan
as Gen. Frederick McCabe
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Slim Pickens
as Sgt. James Gregory
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Peter Breck
as Hodges
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Jeanne Cooper
as Mrs. Rachael McCabe
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Laurel Goodwin
as Beth Poole
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Adam Williams
as Pvt. Lucas Crain
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Erik Holland
as Pvt. Clark Gentry
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Robert McQueeney
as Maj. Oliver Marcus
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Alice Backes
as Mrs. Poole
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Walter Scott
as Lt. Cook
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Michael Forest
as Fred Cushman
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George Ross
as Hanavan
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Dal McKennon
as Karl Harpane
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Alden 'Stephen' Chase
as Gen. Hoffman
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Henry Beckman
as Salesman
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Paul Birch
as General Hoffman
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Claudio Brook
as Reverend Poole
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Michael Anderson
as Pvt. Martin Hale
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Wayne Rogers
as Lt. Mike Moyan
