The True Glory
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Allied victory in Europe during World War II is chronicled through personal accounts and military insights, culminating in Nazi Germany's surrender in May 1945.
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Synopsis
General Dwight D. Eisenhower introduces The True Glory, a documentary that covers the Allied victory in Europe during World War II. The film chronicles events from the D-Day invasion at Normandy in June 1944 to the surrender of Nazi Germany in May 1945. It features first-person accounts from a Canadian soldier, a French resister, and a Parisian family, among others. Commentary includes insights from General George S. Patton and actor Peter Ustinov. The film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
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Why Watch
- Meet General Dwight D. Eisenhower as he introduces the film.
- Find out about the diverse voices of soldiers and civilians.
- See commentary from General George S. Patton and Peter Ustinov.
Did You Know
- The film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1946.
- General Dwight D. Eisenhower introduces the film.
- The documentary features voices from a Canadian, a French resister, and a Parisian family.
- The film is 87 minutes long and was released in 1945.
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Who directed The True Glory?
British director Carol Reed is normally credited as the director, although Garson Kanin also contributed as screenwriter and director.
What award did The True Glory win?
The True Glory won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
What is the tagline of The True Glory?
The documentary was promoted with the tagline, 'The story of your victory...told by the guys who won it!'
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