Review of What Price Glory (1952) by John A — 30 Aug 2011

One of John Ford's lesser outings, but still great entertainment with some incredibly beautiful scenes that only Ford was capable of shooting.

This review of What Price Glory (1952) was written by John A on 30 Aug 2011.

What Price Glory has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Timothy M (796) on 21 Feb 2010

Fair John Ford war movie, some of the art direction is excellent, but there is really nothing special about the film…

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By Paulo B (34) on 03 Aug 2008

Pretty good movie...part buddy film / part war movie. I think they overplayed the buddy part of the movie though as it went on for too long…

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By Jaime R (504) on 25 Aug 2014

What Price Glory is a disappointing entry, especially for an actor like James Cagney…

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By Russell G (1,053) on 23 Mar 2008

A not bad war flick, if you like goofy rivalry movies. A bit meh…

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By Michael E. Grost (280) for Classic Film and Television (280) on 31 Jan 2012

Anti-war film unfortunately never gels, drastically rewriting classic play, but does offer some caustic views of armies training young men…

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By Johan A (60) on 21 Jun 2007

Much better than I thought it'd be. not enough WWI movies. their tactics kill me, stop walking they're shooting at you! whatever…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 06 Jul 2013

It had its moments when Cagney and Dailey shared punches that were very entertaining…

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By James H (4,675) on 21 Feb 2010

60/100. Fair John Ford war movie, some of the art direction is excellent, but there is really nothing special about the film…

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By Peter M (1,292) on 16 Aug 2008

Again, not exactly a pro-war action film from Ford. Itâ??s also not a war story Iâ??ve seen before…

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