Product Details

• Actors: Tom Tryon, Harve Presnell, Senta Berger, Michael Anderson Jr., James Caan
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
• VHS Release Date: September 1, 1998
• Run Time: 112 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 630428683X
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,940 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Custer-esque US Cavalry versus Indians, November 19, 1999

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This review is from: Glory Guys [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Tom Tryon portrays a concerned cavalry officer attempting to whip his company of raw immigrant recruits into fighting shape on the western frontier. Simultaneously carrying on a love triangle with Senta Berger and her new flame, his scout. His commanding officer carries a grudge held over since the Civil War which clouds his judgement. In Reno/Custer like fashion, Tom Tryon and his company are sent to reconoiter while the General leads the remainder of the command to their deaths. Great battle scenes and rousing moments of espirit d'accord(sp). For those who like westerns, cavalry, and Custer.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Worth Having, March 15, 2003

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Dana R. Arbeit "History Nut" (Red Mountain, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Glory Guys [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The only bad thing about this video is that it is not a director's cut! I remember a little more detail from the original release in theaters. An outstanding western and cavalry movie. It makes subtile use of real history. The relationship between Tom Tryon's character and Andrew Duggan's character mirrors the real life Custer versus Reno/Benteen friction. The battle scene fairly closely follows Reno's portion of Custer's disasterous engagement in 1876. Also note James Caan as the Irish recruit. Lots of low key humor is included, especially Tom Tryon's and Harve Presnell's fight scene. Maybe someday a DVD Director's Cut? I can only hope.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars They don't make them like this anymore, December 20, 2008

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This review is from: Glory Guys [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Just a great cavalry/Indian film.A cast of thousands make this a movie one they just can't afford to make in todays market.Very good cavalry evolutions,and equipment.Based very losely on the 1876 Custer battle,and the Reno part of the engagement.Good character build up with some great lines from the chief scout,Harvey Presnell."Drink deep,ride hard.Don't look over the horizon,thats the Lord,s business." "Son of the morning Star",has more acurate uniforms and equipment,and ranks also as the best Custer movie.I would reccommend both films.