The True Glory (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1945, The True Glory is a documentary film directed by Garson Kanin, running about 87 minutes. “The story of YOUR victory... told by YOUR guys who won it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary account of the allied invasion of Europe during World War II compiled from the footage shot by nearly 1400 cameramen. It opens as the assembled allied forces plan and train for the D-Day invasion at bases in Great Britain and covers all the major events of the war in Europe from the Normandy landings to the fall of Berlin.
Who’s in it. The True Glory stars Leslie Banks as Commentator, Robert Harris as Commentator, Sam Levene as Commentator and Dwight D. Eisenhower as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The True Glory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The True Glory page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The True Glory (1945)?
- In US, The True Glory is available to stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The True Glory worth watching?
- The True Glory holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The True Glory?
- The True Glory stars Leslie Banks, Robert Harris, Sam Levene, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Peter Ustinov.