Tunes of Glory

(1960)Directed by Ronald Neame106 minDrama
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!

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.

Alec Guinnessas Maj. Jock Sinclair, D.S.O., M.M.
John Millsas Lt. Col. Basil Barrow (Battalion Commander)
Dennis Priceas Maj. Charles 'Charlie' Scott, M.C. (Battalion Executive Officer)
Kay Walshas Mary Titterington
Susannah Yorkas Morag Sinclair
John Fraseras Cpl. Piper Ian Fraser
Gordon Jacksonas Capt. Jimmy Cairns, M.C. (Battalion Adjutant)
Duncan Macraeas Pipe Maj. Duncan MacLean
Percy Herbertas RSM Riddick
Allan Cuthbertsonas Capt. Eric Simpson
Paul Whitsun-Jonesas Major Dusty Miller
Gerald Harperas Major Hugo Macmillan
Richard Leechas Captain Alec Rattray
Peter McEneryas 2nd Lt. David Mackinnon
John Harveyas Sergeant (Bridge Hotel)
Keith Faulkneras Piper Adam
Angus Lennieas Orderly Room Clerk
Andrew Keiras Lance Corporal Campbell
EWEric Woodburnas Landlord
ADAndrew Downieas Corporal Walter
Jameson Clarkas Sir Alan
Lockwood Westas Provost
GNGwen Nelsonas Provost's Wife
Joan Hicksonas Guest at Party (uncredited)