@@ms.grayson1192 the actor that played that soldier was Kevin Jarre, who wrote the screenplay. Sadly he passed a few years back. He was inspired by and wrote the screenplay to Glory after seeing the monument shown during the end credits.
The moment when Robert looks out over the water and that sense of peace and serenity turns into the surreal doom that he and his men are about to face, I get cold chills everytime.
I am right there with you. I will never forget it, because I watched the film as part of a history class. The epitaph to war scene, after Fort Warner, seeing all of the dead, combined with James Horner's deeply emotional score made me leak some weird wet stuff from my eyes. It completely threw me off.
One of the only movies I cry in. When I first saw this I thought there would be a happy ending, like in Gettysburg, but I was mistaken and trust me it hit me right in the feels.
Most people think of Ferris Beuller's Day Off when they hear Matthew Broderick's name. But not me. His portayal of Colonel Robert Shaw is his defining moment as an actor. He should have won an Academy Award for his role. Up until that point in his career, he'd only played in comedies or teen movies. But for him to tackle this role the way he did, showed his versatility as an actor and he should have been rewarded for it. I also think that Tom Hanks should have won an Academy Award for playing Captain John H. Miller in Saving Private Ryan as well. He had played in comedies his entire career with the exception of Philadelphia up until that point. The way he was able to shed that comedy aspect of himself and portray his character was incredible and he should have been rewarded for it. That's just my opinion though.
I was given a copy Shaw's biography "Blue-Eyed Child of Fortune" as a gift not long ago, and I cannot read it without hearing Matthew Broderick's film narrative. It makes my life worthwhile knowing why we didn't join in the war-the South might have had the cause, but the North had the best of reasons. Well done, young man. Very well done indeed, and God bless the United States of America. For all your silliness, you made the world a better one in those days because of your bravery.
At this point in the movie Col. Shaw, unbeknownst to the regiment, is fully aware that this is a suicide mission. That none of them may make it out alive. He KNOWS he's not. But he also know that this will be a defining moment for them. To make The 54th Massachusetts Army Regiment immortal in the war between the states. "You should've seen us two days ago. We were a sight to see."
Being the Regiment had only been involved in one battle, before that only manual labor and pillaging towns, to lead the charge against a fortress was considered an honor.
Regardless of your current political affiliation, whether ancestors Northern or Southern, whether or not you are a veteran of current wars, a student of those past, a history buff, or just a movie lover, if this movie does not make you take pause, tear up, or just appreciate this fine soundtrack, then I pity you for not recognizing this epic reproduction of the greatest conflict (as of yet) in our great American history, and/or envy you for being ignorant of the great struggle and widescale loss of life on both sides. Thank you James Horner, your music tugs the heartstrings of both sides even today. RIP.
doxholiday - So very well said. The unfortunate truth is that more and more Americans either have bought the History Revisionists narrative, or couldn't care less. I care, thanks for your excellent words.
James Hornet is a legend. Every movie where I really notice the soundtrack, it’s because of him! He will always be remembered for his moving soundtracks!!
Saw this in 7th grade back when schools weren't ashamed and cowards to show us real heroes of our history no matter how the outcome was. loved this movie since i was 12 and now I'm 35 still one of my top 5 movies
Same I’m 37 saw this movie at a young age I think I left the room and wiped my tear after they all died. If this movie was made today I bet it would have swept the oscars dry. Amazing movie such a pinnacle of history best soundtrack ever.
Lol bro when we were doing a walkout. Me and my friends wanted to say, "Why are we protesting for this but never about ending racism?" We felt it was innapropriate tho so.
Best score in the best movie of all time. The "Give'em hell" from the white soldier to Denzel Washington on the march on fort wagner with THIS score was the magic moment for me. Was just as important as the scene itself. Gets me every single time.
I don't think Glory is the best movie of all time but I do think it has the best overall soundtrack and the movie is still great. The Shawshank Redemption is the best and G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) movie though with a great soundtrack as well.
Love how they took their time with this entire scene. Nothing rushed, beautifully written and composed. Incredibly moving and emotional, they let you feel it and there are open spaces with no words, you somehow know what is about to happen.
Omfg when gould is staring out at the ocean and birds. Sublime. His last visions of earth Unfuckingbelievable. And the incredible score. When it rises and then the chorus comes up....omfg who cannot be moved??
You can feel along with him, fear of what is about to happen, as well as acceptance that he is going to die, an absolutely awesome scene that says so much....
[Handing the journalist his letters home] Colonel Robert G. Shaw: Got some letters here, personal things. Also, if I should fall, remember what you see here.
Colonel Shaw knew when he let his horse go he wouldn't make it and he gave it his all, showing his men the bravery of a true leader. Respect to the Colonel and the magnificent men of the 54th.
I feel he looked at the of the ocean and the birds to show us the beauty and peacefulness of things on our planet in contrast with the destructive nature of mankind represented by the Fort.
God, looking at the civil war, it would take a lot of courage to go into battle, knowing you either make it out alive, hurt forever, or dead. Respect to the men who fought for freedom and challenged difficult tasks.
Colonel Robert G. Shaw: [points at the flag-bearer] If this man should fall, who will lift the flag and carry on? [Thomas steps forward] Cpl. Thomas Searles: I will. Colonel Robert G. Shaw: I'll see you in the fort, Thomas.
I remember watching this masterpiece when I was a young boy, maybe 9-10 years old. I’d never cried during a movie before then. The moment Shaw and Tripp’s bodies are dumped into the mass grave, I lost control of all emotion and it poured from my entire being. This, and many more moments in my life since then, are constant humbling reminders that judging a man by anything other than the content of his character is tragic and immoral. In today’s society, we often lose sight of this. We all bleed red. And under the eyes of the creator, whomever you choose that to be or be not, we are no more than flesh and blood. Thank you 54th Massachusetts...for opening the young eyes of this 40 year old white man so many years ago. Give ‘em hell 54th!
daschwah I was going to comment on this moment. He and the 54th know what awaits. One last look at a tranquil earth, a beautiful Atlantic in the opposite direction of bloody war. The music swells and cue those onion ninjas 😢
This is such a great film to show in school. I just remember feeling such an immense sense of pride watching it. I’m not naive I know it’s a film and nothing is ever perfect, but life doesn’t need to be perfect. That moment where you see everyone come together, as true brothers, to fight for unity is one of the most awe inspiring patriotic moments in movie history. It simply put makes me proud.
They fought for a principle far above waht we know now and only granted through their valiant efforts to make a wrong right. Thats the difference . 9th Infantry US Army USA
The Director absolutely nailed these scenes before the attack. Never once having to outwardly say it was a doomed attack. But the various actors expressions, the cinematography, and music let the audience know they are all about meet their demise.
@Don2615 One day battle at Antietam. The Union had 12,410 casualties with 2,108 dead. Confederate casualties were 10,316 with 1,546 dead. This represented 25% of the Federal force and 31% of the Confederates. Overall, both sides lost a combined total of 22,720 casualties in a single day, almost the same amount as the number of losses that had shocked the nation at the 2-day Battle of Shiloh five months earlier More soldiers on both sides died the next day from wounds. More Americans died in that day than the D-Day landings in 44'. Pretty interesting for single shot weapons of the time.
This film came out when I was 17, I hired it on VHS from Blockbuster. I don't think my life was ever quite the same afterwards. What an amazing moving piece or art, I listen to the soundtrack often, it gives me mixed feelings, it inflates me from the quality of the film, it saddens me from the story it told, it makes me warm inside remembering my 17 year old self, and it slightly scares me that 17 year old boy is now 48. 22 years older than Colonel Robert Shaw.
Brings tears to my eyes. I've practiced martial arts for 10 years and I watch this movie to motivate myself for every test. I have not failed one test ever.
I'm not from America but i love this film... As a Catholic from Northern Ireland ..anything is possible if you truly believe.. This film breaks my heart... But they believed in the cause.. I hope they will never be forgotten.
When this movie came out in '89, I was just finishing 8th grade and heading into 9th grade. Not a pleasant time for me. I was not very popular and could relate to the prejudice and ostracism that the regiment faced in this film. I saw this movie numerous times and it made me cry every time as I felt I was in a constant battle of my own.
Good Lord, this piece is amazing and hauntingly beautiful. When Denzel/Trip has to grab/stop Thomas from falling asleep/down because he was so damn tired..damn sad..but really fine acting. When Morgan Freeman tells the little boy that everything is going to be alright and that they'll be back later rips my fucking heart right out. He knew they more than likely weren't going to make it back..he was just trying to make the kid feel better. And then when Shaw/Broderick is alone looking out into the beautiful water and seeing the seagulls fly and the beautiful view...he knew that would be his last time getting to look at such a beautiful view. Fucking heartbreaking. And then when Shaw/Broderick coming up to the front and all of the men are saluting him and praising/applauding him. CHILLS. He was a real leader and they knew it. They were proud to go to battle with him. Chills, man..chills !! Everybody in this scene kicked absolute ass. Some of the best acting that I've ever seen in a scene.
"....all of the men are saluting him and praising/applauding him." I'd say that moment was also fellow actors giving him an 'attaboy'. "You nailed it, Matt."
I saw this in the theatre when it was released about 30 years ago. This 8 minutes was burned in me and whenever I listen to the music or watch the video it still moves me.
3:10 - 4:15 Col Shaw approaches the edge of the water and looks out to the horizon. The distant calls of seagulls floating in the breeze. He breathes heavily and glances back at Fort Wagner and back out into ocean again. The emotion is clearly etched on his face and he sighs again. One last glance….
Shaw was a very selfless man who stood up for what he felt was morally right. I’ll always respect him for it. Also, not sure if anyone else has picked up on it, Horner likes to use this melody a lot in his movies. It has different variations but appears in Glory, Braveheart, and The Page Master. Must be a reason he liked to work it into scores.
Harkins Theaters is hosting a Tuesday Night Classic this evening at the Mountain Grove Theater in Redlands California. I bought tickets for my wife and I. I cannot wait to see this film on the Big Screen. I was only eight years old when this great film was released and never had the chance to see it on the big screen and now, 30 years later, here is my chance. Another plus is my wife has never seen this highly underrated film. Like I always have, I know she will enjoy it.
I saw it on the big screen at Harkins too! I just recently watched this movie in my US History class the week before it was re released in theaters, and I was so excited when it was going to be shown in the theaters. My parents got it on blu ray for Christmas because I really love the movie and so do they. :))
When Colonel Shaw slowly walks along, looking at his men, after all they have been through together, knowing he will most likely never see them again...oh does that make me cry, what a magnificent movie.......
Love this song for more than 20 years... and it's make me sad for more than 20 years... Now, all the time i hear this movie's soundtrack that's remind me all my childhood in Burundi... thx a lot for thoses good songs Mister Horner
Surprised no one even mentioned the powerful scene where Matthew Broderick was looking at the birds flying out over the ocean...it was his last day that he would ever see such beauty...
I think he saw the innocence of those birds and sea. Sort of like Sgt Elias in Platoon when he said "there's no right or wrong in the stars." There just there!"
If you’re a teacher have your students watch this during February, Black history month it’s so powerful. The part where Morgan Freeman put down Denzel for the N word was genius all kids should listen to that speech it’s remarkable how a film like this could still win an Oscar by today’s standard.
I recall the night that my friends and I saw this movie in the theater on its opening weekend. The theater was absolutely PACKED. There were only seats left in the first few rows…directly under the screen. This made watching the battle scene even more powerful and scary. When the film was over, the entire audience just sat still. Between what we had just watched and this powerful music, we were all just swept away. There are no words to describe our reaction to this masterpiece of a film.
Why is this score not available for download on iTunes, UGH!!!!! I'm 20 and just watched the movie for the first time and it had me in tears. It gave me a better understanding of the Civil War....
Courage at the highest level. As a descendent of those in bondage living at St. Helena Island S.C. at the beginning of the Civil War, I am so grateful that these men were station in Beaufort S.C. The entire Civil War will always be a defining moment in American history now and forever. Horner's music captures the sincere profoundness of a time that cannot ever be redone in our history and all it portend as we reach nearly 250 years a very short journey in human history.
This movie is a great reminder of why we should love America. It is a reminder of men of both colors coming together to fight oppression. Many lives were lost to free the slaves. It was an injustice to begin with that people treated others as such. But I am proud that great men like Lincoln abolished this cruel sin. We are the few that can look back in history and say that a war was fought to free people and not to enslave them or gain power.
From... "We ready Colonel"... "Give em hell, 54th!!"... "Remember what you see here today"... Shaw looking at the ocean know this will likely be the last time he can ... "If this man should fall"... "I'll see you in the fort, Thomas"... "Double Quick Time, MARCH"... to the wide shot of the approaching 54th while a canon is being loaded... the music is perfect
I'm a Southerner but this moved me as a child in so many ways. Brother against brother the horrors of this tragic point in our unique American History never forget our fallen Americans.....on both sides ...
What a moving and incredible score! A perfect pairing with this phenomenal movie. I hadn't seen this poster in a few years and it struck me how young Matthew Broderick was during this filming. He was only 26, but he portrayed Colonel Robert Gould Shaw who was only 25 years old when he died leading the 54th Massachusetts. And Denzel Washington's acting just about broke me. So many career defining moments for all of these amazing actors.
I cannot believe their bravery... absolutely amazed that these men once walked on earth... I WISH MEN WOULD STAND UP AND TAKE THIS COUNTRY BACK FROM THE TYRANTS INSTEAD OF FOLLOWING ORDERS
This movie and it's magnificent soundtrack absolutely had to be seen in a theater to get the full experience of it and I'm grateful that I got to do that back in 1989...I've never since then seen a movie affect an audience so much...from people standing up and cheering on the 54th after Tripp grabs the flag and yells "COME ON!!!" to the final scene with Col Shaw being buried with the bodies of his soldiers and where those same people were crying....and during the rolling of the credits many people stayed to listen to the beautiful soundtrack...a soundtrack that I still listen to a lot 30 years later.
Come to think that Colonel Shaw was 25 at the time of this event and surviving Antietam at the time. Indeed the good die way very young. All in the name of reedom and sovereignty. Rest in power the 54th. The best men at the worst of humanity and universal rights.
Matthew broderick peaked with this movie man. The scene where he looked at the ocean and started to tear up. Overall he killed it!
You could feel that moment. Shaw knew the end was coming and he needed that last bit of serenity to drive him into the arms of destiny.
Once in a lifetime.
There it is. That’s the moment the onion ninjas attacked 😢
My favourite Matthew film!
denzels best work ever
"We ready, Colonel."
“GIVE EM’ HELL 54th!!”
I remember that part! How about @ 3:48 the white soldier said "Give 'em hell 54!!" That was the soldier he (Denzel) had confrontation with.
@@dastemplar9681 Yes.. What a beautiful Movie on America History.
No its "Cuc cuc cuc colonel"
@@ms.grayson1192 the actor that played that soldier was Kevin Jarre, who wrote the screenplay. Sadly he passed a few years back. He was inspired by and wrote the screenplay to Glory after seeing the monument shown during the end credits.
The moment when Robert looks out over the water and that sense of peace and serenity turns into the surreal doom that he and his men are about to face, I get cold chills everytime.
this was one of the only movies that made me cry at the end
R.I.P. 54th Massachusettes
I am right there with you. I will never forget it, because I watched the film as part of a history class. The epitaph to war scene, after Fort Warner, seeing all of the dead, combined with James Horner's deeply emotional score made me leak some weird wet stuff from my eyes. It completely threw me off.
This and Rory O’ Shea was here were the only two movies that got to me.
imagine being on the set, it was surreal and the film doesn't come close to capturing the feeling on the beach those nights
One of the only movies I cry in. When I first saw this I thought there would be a happy ending, like in Gettysburg, but I was mistaken and trust me it hit me right in the feels.
@ Bossinator- Gettysburg didn't have a happy ending
Most people think of Ferris Beuller's Day Off when they hear Matthew Broderick's name. But not me. His portayal of Colonel Robert Shaw is his defining moment as an actor. He should have won an Academy Award for his role. Up until that point in his career, he'd only played in comedies or teen movies. But for him to tackle this role the way he did, showed his versatility as an actor and he should have been rewarded for it. I also think that Tom Hanks should have won an Academy Award for playing Captain John H. Miller in Saving Private Ryan as well. He had played in comedies his entire career with the exception of Philadelphia up until that point. The way he was able to shed that comedy aspect of himself and portray his character was incredible and he should have been rewarded for it. That's just my opinion though.
It definitely showed his versatility, but when not filming scene, he was still a trip. An absolute pleasure to be around.
I think colonel shaw was one of the greatest moments in cinematic history .. can u think of any one moment in time more magical
Don't forget Michael J. Fox, for his role as Erikksen in Casualties of War.
Before Saving Private Ryan, Hanks had portrayed serious roles such as Astronaut Jim Lovell in Apollo 13 and Jimmy Dugan in A League of Their Own.
I was given a copy Shaw's biography "Blue-Eyed Child of Fortune" as a gift not long ago, and I cannot read it without hearing Matthew Broderick's film narrative. It makes my life worthwhile knowing why we didn't join in the war-the South might have had the cause, but the North had the best of reasons. Well done, young man. Very well done indeed, and God bless the United States of America. For all your silliness, you made the world a better one in those days because of your bravery.
This theme reminds me of Love. We just need to Love each other forever.
At this point in the movie Col. Shaw, unbeknownst to the regiment, is fully aware that this is a suicide mission. That none of them may make it out alive. He KNOWS he's not. But he also know that this will be a defining moment for them. To make The 54th Massachusetts Army Regiment immortal in the war between the states.
"You should've seen us two days ago. We were a sight to see."
yeah, but it was not a suicidal mission. If not a bad coordination between troops the attack could make a success
THEY ALL KNEW
Every man standing on the beach knew
And then came Olustie Station where the Regiment showed their true Glory.
Being the Regiment had only been involved in one battle, before that only manual labor and pillaging towns, to lead the charge against a fortress was considered an honor.
Regardless of your current political affiliation, whether ancestors Northern or Southern, whether or not you are a veteran of current wars, a student of those past, a history buff, or just a movie lover, if this movie does not make you take pause, tear up, or just appreciate this fine soundtrack, then I pity you for not recognizing this epic reproduction of the greatest conflict (as of yet) in our great American history, and/or envy you for being ignorant of the great struggle and widescale loss of life on both sides. Thank you James Horner, your music tugs the heartstrings of both sides even today. RIP.
doxholiday - So very well said. The unfortunate truth is that more and more Americans either have bought the History Revisionists narrative, or couldn't care less. I care, thanks for your excellent words.
James Hornet is a legend. Every movie where I really notice the soundtrack, it’s because of him! He will always be remembered for his moving soundtracks!!
To be honest, I think the truth is harder to shallow.
Saw this in 7th grade back when schools weren't ashamed and cowards to show us real heroes of our history no matter how the outcome was. loved this movie since i was 12 and now I'm 35 still one of my top 5 movies
If this man shall fall. Who would carry the flag?
Lonely Traveler I will...
Same I’m 37 saw this movie at a young age I think I left the room and wiped my tear after they all died. If this movie was made today I bet it would have swept the oscars dry. Amazing movie such a pinnacle of history best soundtrack ever.
Lol bro when we were doing a walkout. Me and my friends wanted to say, "Why are we protesting for this but never about ending racism?" We felt it was innapropriate tho so.
I saw this in the second grade
3:00 - this harmonic musical interchange just kills me everytime I hear it
Best score in the best movie of all time. The "Give'em hell" from the white soldier to Denzel Washington on the march on fort wagner with THIS score was the magic moment for me. Was just as important as the scene itself. Gets me every single time.
I don't think Glory is the best movie of all time but I do think it has the best overall soundtrack and the movie is still great. The Shawshank Redemption is the best and G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) movie though with a great soundtrack as well.
Yo, that's just what I told this other person in the comment section. It was @ 3:48 (the part of this score). It gets me too.
I'd guess so '
Love how they took their time with this entire scene. Nothing rushed, beautifully written and composed. Incredibly moving and emotional, they let you feel it and there are open spaces with no words, you somehow know what is about to happen.
Omfg when gould is staring out at the ocean and birds. Sublime. His last visions of earth
Unfuckingbelievable.
And the incredible score. When it rises and then the chorus comes up....omfg who cannot be moved??
He could literally see heaven and hell at the same time...The peaceful ocean and the birds, contrasted with the fort ahead of him...
You can feel along with him, fear of what is about to happen, as well as acceptance that he is going to die, an absolutely awesome scene that says so much....
[Handing the journalist his letters home]
Colonel Robert G. Shaw: Got some letters here, personal things. Also, if I should fall, remember what you see here.
Brandon Bryant His shaking hands always hit home with me! Epic!
“If this man should fall.....who will lift the flag and carry on?”
-Col Robert Gould Shaw
“I will!”
@@Nolstalgic”Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah!”
@@Nolstalgicwhen Andre Braugher(Thomas) steps forward my heart swells with pride. Rest in peace Andre Braugher, a great actor.
Colonel Shaw knew when he let his horse go he wouldn't make it and he gave it his all, showing his men the bravery of a true leader. Respect to the Colonel and the magnificent men of the 54th.
he knew he was going to die. It's why he looked at the ocean and flock of seaguls flying just before this. He was a commander and he knew he'd fall
I feel he looked at the of the ocean and the birds to show us the beauty and peacefulness of things on our planet in contrast with the destructive nature of mankind represented by the Fort.
That why his relatives left him in the mass grave with his men they knew he wouldn't have it any other way.
Amen.
God, looking at the civil war, it would take a lot of courage to go into battle, knowing you either make it out alive, hurt forever, or dead. Respect to the men who fought for freedom and challenged difficult tasks.
dawg that was literally every war up until the 2000s
I take back what I said that was literally every war
Years later James Horner teared my heart with Braveheart soundtracks.
Colonel Robert G. Shaw: [points at the flag-bearer] If this man should fall, who will lift the flag and carry on?
[Thomas steps forward]
Cpl. Thomas Searles: I will.
Colonel Robert G. Shaw: I'll see you in the fort, Thomas.
Brandon Bryant Manly tears shed :'(
+Brandon Bryant yes. forever.
I love that scene so much, it gets me choked up even when you see Trip comfort him...
I wouldn't say it was underrated. He won a Oscar for that
Ok relax bud. No need to be obsessed
I remember watching this masterpiece when I was a young boy, maybe 9-10 years old. I’d never cried during a movie before then. The moment Shaw and Tripp’s bodies are dumped into the mass grave, I lost control of all emotion and it poured from my entire being. This, and many more moments in my life since then, are constant humbling reminders that judging a man by anything other than the content of his character is tragic and immoral. In today’s society, we often lose sight of this. We all bleed red. And under the eyes of the creator, whomever you choose that to be or be not, we are no more than flesh and blood.
Thank you 54th Massachusetts...for opening the young eyes of this 40 year old white man so many years ago.
Give ‘em hell 54th!
That scene with Shaw staring over the ocean is like single-shot clinic on crafting emotion without speaking a word. Just flattens me every time.
daschwah I was going to comment on this moment. He and the 54th know what awaits. One last look at a tranquil earth, a beautiful Atlantic in the opposite direction of bloody war. The music swells and cue those onion ninjas 😢
And he sends his 🐎 off , oh man ..the magnitude.
This is such a great film to show in school. I just remember feeling such an immense sense of pride watching it. I’m not naive I know it’s a film and nothing is ever perfect, but life doesn’t need to be perfect. That moment where you see everyone come together, as true brothers, to fight for unity is one of the most awe inspiring patriotic moments in movie history. It simply put makes me proud.
“If this man shall fall, who will lift the flag and carry on?”
“I will” 5:29
This just makes me think about how many young men have lost their lives in wars all through history. We just never seem to learn.
They fought for a principle far above waht we know now and only granted through their valiant efforts to make a wrong right.
Thats the difference .
9th Infantry
US Army
USA
The Director absolutely nailed these scenes before the attack. Never once having to outwardly say it was a doomed attack. But the various actors expressions, the cinematography, and music let the audience know they are all about meet their demise.
It's criminal that this soundtrack isn't on iTunes.
this is true
or spotify
and neither shall I.
No, but I bet you w.a.p is...let that sink in.
“If this man should fall, who will take the flag and carry on?
“I will” (from the soldier of privilege who didn’t have to be there)
I think more poignantly, it was the weakest recruit in training stepping up to the most dangerous task.
Changed my whole perspective of the Civil War
@Don2615 stfu
@Don2615 One day battle at Antietam. The Union had 12,410 casualties with 2,108 dead. Confederate casualties were 10,316 with 1,546 dead. This represented 25% of the Federal force and 31% of the Confederates. Overall, both sides lost a combined total of 22,720 casualties in a single day, almost the same amount as the number of losses that had shocked the nation at the 2-day Battle of Shiloh five months earlier More soldiers on both sides died the next day from wounds. More Americans died in that day than the D-Day landings in 44'. Pretty interesting for single shot weapons of the time.
This film came out when I was 17, I hired it on VHS from Blockbuster. I don't think my life was ever quite the same afterwards. What an amazing moving piece or art, I listen to the soundtrack often, it gives me mixed feelings, it inflates me from the quality of the film, it saddens me from the story it told, it makes me warm inside remembering my 17 year old self, and it slightly scares me that 17 year old boy is now 48. 22 years older than Colonel Robert Shaw.
Give em hell 54 RIP to them all
I just burst into tears without fail every time I hear this. Such bravery and the music captures their heroism perfectly
3:50 GIVE 'EM HELL, FIFTY-FOURTH!!!!
+MrPjw5 i;m in tears still..
*1:26
Yeah it’s at 1:26 👍🏻
It's impossible not to tear up at that line. The pure significance of it just cannot be understated.
Hell man...that scene made me cry... and that suite...is a masterpiece. A masterpiece, indeed!
Brings tears to my eyes. I've practiced martial arts for 10 years and I watch this movie to motivate myself for every test. I have not failed one test ever.
This whole film chokes me up. Emotionally powerful beyond anything I've seen since.
I'm not from America but i love this film... As a Catholic from Northern Ireland ..anything is possible if you truly believe.. This film breaks my heart... But they believed in the cause.. I hope they will never be forgotten.
I'm not Irish. As a Pagan in Virginia U.S., the film The Wind that Shakes the Barley breaks my heart.
3:48 When he mingles with the ranks as he makes his way to the front of the regiment, and they start shouting "SHAW! SHAW! SHAW!". All the feels!
"It's an honor to serve with you, sir."
"No soldier. The honor is mine."
When this movie came out in '89, I was just finishing 8th grade and heading into 9th grade. Not a pleasant time for me. I was not very popular and could relate to the prejudice and ostracism that the regiment faced in this film. I saw this movie numerous times and it made me cry every time as I felt I was in a constant battle of my own.
"If this man should fall!.......
Who should carry the flag? "I will Colonel."
@RoyalJohnson-z9u "I'll see you in the fort Thomas"
My all time personal favorite movie soundtrack. R.I.P. James Horner.
This score and those choldren singing give me chills!!! Everyone brought their A game. God bless everyone. Thank you Maestro Horner.
This.
This song has moved me since I first heard it.
R.I.P., Mr Horner...
"Give em' Hell 54th!"
Good Lord, this piece is amazing and hauntingly beautiful. When Denzel/Trip has to grab/stop Thomas from falling asleep/down because he was so damn tired..damn sad..but really fine acting. When Morgan Freeman tells the little boy that everything is going to be alright and that they'll be back later rips my fucking heart right out. He knew they more than likely weren't going to make it back..he was just trying to make the kid feel better.
And then when Shaw/Broderick is alone looking out into the beautiful water and seeing the seagulls fly and the beautiful view...he knew that would be his last time getting to look at such a beautiful view. Fucking heartbreaking.
And then when Shaw/Broderick coming up to the front and all of the men are saluting him and praising/applauding him. CHILLS. He was a real leader and they knew it. They were proud to go to battle with him. Chills, man..chills !! Everybody in this scene kicked absolute ass. Some of the best acting that I've ever seen in a scene.
"....all of the men are saluting him and praising/applauding him." I'd say that moment was also fellow actors giving him an 'attaboy'. "You nailed it, Matt."
@@graceskerp doubt it. Its a nice thought. But there would be no reason for them to think that. Lol
One of the greatest movies and musical scores of all time, period!!
Such an inspirational movie. When I’m going to die I want this soundtrack playing
"I'll see you at the fort, Thomas."
Horner was a musical genius...loved all his melodies. This movie, Krull, Aliens, star trek, avatar, etc....all awesome!
I saw this in the theatre when it was released about 30 years ago. This 8 minutes was burned in me and whenever I listen to the music or watch the video it still moves me.
They have the most awesome actors in this movie...I love this movie so much I could watch it over and over
3:10 - 4:15
Col Shaw approaches the edge of the water and looks out to the horizon. The distant calls of seagulls floating in the breeze. He breathes heavily and glances back at Fort Wagner and back out into ocean again. The emotion is clearly etched on his face and he sighs again. One last glance….
I just got done watching this in school and it was pretty good
Shaw was a very selfless man who stood up for what he felt was morally right. I’ll always respect him for it.
Also, not sure if anyone else has picked up on it, Horner likes to use this melody a lot in his movies. It has different variations but appears in Glory, Braveheart, and The Page Master. Must be a reason he liked to work it into scores.
Sir, you are under-appreciated! Every song on this soundtrack is fucking amazing! BRAVO and freaking ENCORE!
Harkins Theaters is hosting a Tuesday Night Classic this evening at the Mountain Grove Theater in Redlands California. I bought tickets for my wife and I. I cannot wait to see this film on the Big Screen. I was only eight years old when this great film was released and never had the chance to see it on the big screen and now, 30 years later, here is my chance. Another plus is my wife has never seen this highly underrated film. Like I always have, I know she will enjoy it.
I saw it on the big screen at Harkins too! I just recently watched this movie in my US History class the week before it was re released in theaters, and I was so excited when it was going to be shown in the theaters. My parents got it on blu ray for Christmas because I really love the movie and so do they. :))
Love this escene the man knows hes going to die, he looks at the sea for the last time and prepare for battle! Wow i love this movie
Matthew broderick killed it!
Cue those onion ninjas 😢
The last full measure of devotion
When Colonel Shaw slowly walks along, looking at his men, after all they have been through together, knowing he will most likely never see them again...oh does that make me cry, what a magnificent movie.......
Some of the finest music I've ever heard
Love this song for more than 20 years... and it's make me sad for more than 20 years... Now, all the time i hear this movie's soundtrack that's remind me all my childhood in Burundi...
thx a lot for thoses good songs Mister Horner
Im from Europe in the middle of nowhere and I approve this message!And stop callin urselves Southerners and Northerners...U are all Americans.
RIP James Horner.... You were a musical genius....... Thank you for your music......
Surprised no one even mentioned the powerful scene where Matthew Broderick was looking at the birds flying out over the ocean...it was his last day that he would ever see such beauty...
And he started crying
I think he saw the innocence of those birds and sea. Sort of like Sgt Elias in Platoon when he said "there's no right or wrong in the stars." There just there!"
they were willing to die so that no others would heed to. that's courage, what leaders should be made of.....
4:35 - hits me every time
If you’re a teacher have your students watch this during February, Black history month it’s so powerful. The part where Morgan Freeman put down Denzel for the N word was genius all kids should listen to that speech it’s remarkable how a film like this could still win an Oscar by today’s standard.
RIP James Horner.
James Horner should have been nominated for an Academy Award for this movie. That year he could of had two nominations along side Field of Dreams
This film an Gettysburg are two of my favorite civil war movies my mom loved them both especially the musical scores..
I recall the night that my friends and I saw this movie in the theater on its opening weekend. The theater was absolutely PACKED. There were only seats left in the first few rows…directly under the screen. This made watching the battle scene even more powerful and scary. When the film was over, the entire audience just sat still. Between what we had just watched and this powerful music, we were all just swept away. There are no words to describe our reaction to this masterpiece of a film.
Why is this score not available for download on iTunes, UGH!!!!! I'm 20 and just watched the movie for the first time and it had me in tears. It gave me a better understanding of the Civil War....
Courage at the highest level. As a descendent of those in bondage living at St. Helena Island S.C. at the beginning of the Civil War, I am so grateful that these men were station in Beaufort S.C. The entire Civil War will always be a defining moment in American history now and forever. Horner's music captures the sincere profoundness of a time that cannot ever be redone in our history and all it portend as we reach nearly 250 years a very short journey in human history.
Between this movie and Apollo 13, James Horner you are amazing.
Andy K throw in Wrath of Khan while you’re at it
This movie is a great reminder of why we should love America. It is a reminder of men of both colors coming together to fight oppression. Many lives were lost to free the slaves. It was an injustice to begin with that people treated others as such. But I am proud that great men like Lincoln abolished this cruel sin. We are the few that can look back in history and say that a war was fought to free people and not to enslave them or gain power.
We the people of the United States need to remember exactly how our freedom was won..... We take everything for grant it now...
From... "We ready Colonel"... "Give em hell, 54th!!"... "Remember what you see here today"... Shaw looking at the ocean know this will likely be the last time he can ... "If this man should fall"... "I'll see you in the fort, Thomas"... "Double Quick Time, MARCH"... to the wide shot of the approaching 54th while a canon is being loaded... the music is perfect
Simply GLORIOUS soundtrack to a simply glorious film. “Give em hell 54th!!”
6:27 “at the quick step! Forward, march!”
I'm a Southerner but this moved me as a child in so many ways. Brother against brother the horrors of this tragic point in our unique American History never forget our fallen Americans.....on both sides ...
6:57 the chills at that moment of confrontation.
What a moving and incredible score! A perfect pairing with this phenomenal movie. I hadn't seen this poster in a few years and it struck me how young Matthew Broderick was during this filming. He was only 26, but he portrayed Colonel Robert Gould Shaw who was only 25 years old when he died leading the 54th Massachusetts. And Denzel Washington's acting just about broke me. So many career defining moments for all of these amazing actors.
thank you so much for given us and all freedom thank you so much 54th Calvary god bless you hope always with god’s angels
every time I hear the last couple of minutes of this song it reminds me of the intro to the 1994 AFC championship game that was broadcast on NBC ..
James Horner gives me the chills everytime I hear his music.
Perfect for a speech before a battle during the Vietnam War.
Goosebumps and tears
Good gracious..what a beautiful beautiful BEAUTIFUL piece of music !!
I cannot believe their bravery... absolutely amazed that these men once walked on earth... I WISH MEN WOULD STAND UP AND TAKE THIS COUNTRY BACK FROM THE TYRANTS INSTEAD OF FOLLOWING ORDERS
This movie and it's magnificent soundtrack absolutely had to be seen in a theater to get the full experience of it and I'm grateful that I got to do that back in 1989...I've never since then seen a movie affect an audience so much...from people standing up and cheering on the 54th after Tripp grabs the flag and yells "COME ON!!!" to the final scene with Col Shaw being buried with the bodies of his soldiers and where those same people were crying....and during the rolling of the credits many people stayed to listen to the beautiful soundtrack...a soundtrack that I still listen to a lot 30 years later.
as a pro conductor, I have much to say, but between fb and you tube am unable to see my comments stated. oh. well. Bravo Mr. Horner..
Calm before a storm
Good movie. I especially like Morgan Freemans role as the Sgt. The way he looked out for his men.
Come to think that Colonel Shaw was 25 at the time of this event and surviving Antietam at the time. Indeed the good die way very young. All in the name of reedom and sovereignty. Rest in power the 54th. The best men at the worst of humanity and universal rights.
Perfect film, perfect music...
when fighting was about fighting for something.....
Childhood this made mine. It was the 90's I feel old when I listen to this.
Give them hell 54TH!"
Proudest man I am honoured
Why only the music of James Horner makes me cry 🥲🥲🥲
“Give ‘em Hell, 54th!” 🥺😢😭
NBC intro to AFC Championship Chargers Steelers January 15 1995 Great narration Dick Enberg
"If this man should fall. Who would pick up and carry on the flag?"
I will
See you in the fort Thomas.
WE will. Every Single one of us
US Army
RVN
9th Infantry
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'73-'75
Give’em hell 54!
But as for me and my family....we shall serve God! Matthias Macabees