What Price Glory (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1952, What Price Glory is a comedy, drama, war and romance film directed by John Ford, running about 110 minutes. “The New "What Price Glory"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two military men, Captain Flagg and Sergeant Quirt, who are rivals to begin with, grow more at odds with each other when Quirt is made Flagg's top sergeant. And when a local beauty comes between them, their rivalry escalates even further. But when they discover that the woman has marriage in mind, they now compete to try to avoid marching down the aisle - that is, until they are called upon to march into battle.
Who’s in it. What Price Glory stars James Cagney as Captain Flagg, Dan Dailey as Sergeant Quirt, Corinne Calvet as Charmaine and Robert Wagner as Private Lewisohn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, What Price Glory has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Price Glory page.
If you liked it. Fans of What Price Glory tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What Price Glory (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What Price Glory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What Price Glory worth watching?
- What Price Glory holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What Price Glory?
- What Price Glory stars James Cagney, Dan Dailey, Corinne Calvet, Robert Wagner and William Demarest.
- When was What Price Glory released?
- What Price Glory was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.