Beyond Glory (1948): Cast & Plot
Beyond Glory is a 1948 drama directed by John Farrow, starring Robert Winkler as West Point Candidate (uncredited), Alan Ladd and Conrad Janis. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- John Farrow
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beyond Glory About?
The premise of Beyond Glory without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by guilt over the presumed death of his commanding officer in Tunisia, Rocky visits the officer’s widow. A mutual attraction blossoms, and she persuades him to enroll at West Point. There, his harsh treatment of a plebe leads to a serious disciplinary hearing that could result in a court‑martial.
Beyond Glory Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- west point military academy
- army psychiatrist
- combat
- ladd and reed
- trial
- soldier
Beyond Glory Cast & Characters
Robert Winkler leads the cast as West Point Candidate (uncredited), with Alan Ladd as Capt. Rockwell 'Rocky' Gilman and Conrad Janis as Raymond Denmore, Jr.. Directed by John Farrow; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Farrow
- Robert Winkler as West Point Candidate (uncredited)
- Alan Ladd as Capt. Rockwell 'Rocky' Gilman
- Conrad Janis as Raymond Denmore, Jr.
- Harold Vermilyea as Raymond Denmore, Sr.
Also Starring in Beyond Glory
· 24 more- George Coulouris Lew Proctor
- Donna Reed Ann Daniels
- Tom Neal Capt. Henry Jason Daniels
- Geraldine Wall Mrs. Daniels
- Dick Hogan Cadet Sgt. Eddie Loughlin
- Vincent Donahue John Craig
- Henry Travers Pop Dewing
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Themselves
- James Burke Jim, the Bartender (uncredited)
- Kenneth Tobey Bit Role (uncredited)
- Paul Picerni Second Detective (uncredited)
- George Macready Maj. Gen. Bond
- Charles Evans Mr. Julian
- Steve Pendleton Gen. Prescott
- Julia Faye Motherly Churchgoer (uncredited)
- Russell Wade Cadet Jensen
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- Audie Murphy Cadet Thomas
- Noel Neill Party Girl (uncredited)
- Sean McClory Barney
- Dorothy Abbott Party Girl (uncredited)
- Harland Tucker Col. Stoddard (as Harlan Tucker)
- Luis Van Rooten Dr. Joseph White (as Louis Van Rooten)
- Paul Lees Cadet Miller
- Margaret Field Cora
More from John Farrow
More films directed by John Farrow, best-rated first: Hondo, Around the World in 80 Days, John Paul Jones and The Unholy Wife.
Beyond Glory Plot Summary
What happens in Beyond Glory from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
West Point cadet Rockwell ‘Rocky’ Gilman, Alan Ladd, is summoned before a hearing after the influential cadet Raymond Denmore, Jr., Conrad Janis is forced to leave the academy. Denmore’s attorney, Lew Proctor, George Coulouris, attacks the Honor Code and casts Gilman as unfit and possibly criminally liable. Gilman is confined to quarters by the academy superintendent and warned not to discuss the case with anyone, a pressure that strains his personal life and loyalties. In a quiet yet painful consequence, he breaks a date with his girlfriend Ann Daniels, Donna Reed, and the weight of the situation begins to press on him from every side.
Full summary
The whole story of Beyond Glory, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Beyond Glory?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrayed West Point cadet Rockwell "Rocky" Gilman?
Beyond Glory Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Codice d'onore” and “The Long Grey Line”.
- Also known as
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- Codice d'onore
- The Long Grey Line
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including West Point of the Air, West Point and Salt in the Wound.
Beyond Glory FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Beyond Glory, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beyond Glory?
Beyond Glory runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Beyond Glory released?
Beyond Glory was released on August 3, 1948.
Who directed Beyond Glory?
Beyond Glory was directed by John Farrow.
More films by John Farrow Who is in the cast of Beyond Glory?
Beyond Glory stars Robert Winkler as West Point Candidate (uncredited), Alan Ladd as Capt. Rockwell 'Rocky' Gilman and Conrad Janis as Raymond Denmore, Jr., among 28 credited actors.
Does Beyond Glory have a post-credit scene?
No. Beyond Glory has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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