Tunes of Glory (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1960, Tunes of Glory is a drama film directed by Ronald Neame, running about 106 minutes. “Colonel Jock Sinclair drank with his men... and sang and danced with them... until that day, when a shot rang out... and he stood alone!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following World War II in peacetime Scotland, brigade headquarters replaces commanding officer Major Jock Sinclair, a boisterous battalion leader, with the strict, temperamental Lieutenant Colonel Basil Barrow. Resentful toward his replacement, Sinclair undermines Barrow's authority and damages his successor's reputation among the soldiers. Barrow faces an uphill battle in regaining the discipline and respect of his battalion.
Who’s in it. Tunes of Glory stars Alec Guinness as Maj. Jock Sinclair, D.S.O., M.M., John Mills as Lt. Col. Basil Barrow (Battalion Commander), Dennis Price as Maj. Charles 'Charlie' Scott, M.C. (Battalion Executive Officer) and Kay Walsh as Mary Titterington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Tunes of Glory has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tunes of Glory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tunes of Glory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tunes of Glory (1960)?
- In US, Tunes of Glory is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tunes of Glory worth watching?
- Tunes of Glory holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tunes of Glory?
- Tunes of Glory stars Alec Guinness, John Mills, Dennis Price, Kay Walsh and Susannah York.
- When was Tunes of Glory released?
- Tunes of Glory was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.