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For Greater Glory (2012): Cast & Ratings

For Greater Glory (2012) movie poster

For Greater Glory is a 2012 historical drama directed by Dean Wright, starring Oscar Isaac, Andy Garcia and Catalina Sandino Moreno. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes. Critics gave it 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
21%
Metascore
35
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For Greater Glory (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 25m (145 min)
Director
Dean Wright
Genres
Drama , History , War
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is For Greater Glory About?

The premise of For Greater Glory without spoilers.

Amidst the turmoil of the 1920s Cristero War, ordinary citizens find themselves compelled to rise up against a government restricting their religious freedoms. This powerful drama follows a diverse group of men and women who risk everything—their families, their faith, and their country—as they fight for their beliefs and confront a conflict that reverberates across North America. Their courage and determination reveal an untold story of resilience and sacrifice.

For Greater Glory Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • faith
  • mexico
  • catholic
  • rebellion
  • religious persecution
  • catholic church
  • fanatic
  • religious fanatic
  • religious fanaticism
  • fanaticism
  • ammo belt
  • ammo
+38 more
  • belt
  • ammunition belt
  • ammunition
  • cartridge belt
  • cartridge
  • cristero war
  • 20th century
  • 1920s
  • based on real person
  • general
  • mexican soldier
  • military
  • church
  • massacre
  • weapon
  • massacre in church
  • revolver
  • execution
  • firing squad
  • death
  • shot in the head
  • shot to death
  • hanged to death
  • child murderer
  • murder of a child
  • ambassador
  • u.s. ambassador
  • politician
  • mexican president
  • violence
  • brutality
  • horseback riding
  • husband wife relationship
  • shootout
  • gunfight
  • modern western
  • roman catholicism
  • catholicism
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Cast & crew

For Greater Glory Cast

Oscar Isaac leads the cast, with Andy Garcia and Catalina Sandino Moreno. Directed by Dean Wright; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Dean Wright

One more film directed by Dean Wright: Outlaws - For Greater Glory.

Full filmography
Ratings

For Greater Glory Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave For Greater Glory 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

Videos

For Greater Glory Trailers & Videos

The trailer of For Greater Glory.

For Greater Glory | Available on DVD/Blu-ray/On Demand 9.11
Cars

Cars in For Greater Glory

13 cars on screen, including the 1999 Acura TL and the Jeep Wrangler.

All 13 cars
  • 1999 Acura TL in For Greater Glory 1999 Acura TL Minor role
  • Jeep Wrangler in For Greater Glory Jeep Wrangler Minor role
  • 2004 Toyota Camry Solara in For Greater Glory 2004 Toyota Camry Solara Minor role
  • BMW 5 E60 in For Greater Glory BMW 5 E60 Background role
Details

For Greater Glory Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Cristiada” and “Cristeros”.

Also known as
  • Cristiada
  • Cristeros
  • Крістіада
  • 更大的辉煌
  • 墨西哥往事
  • Geçmişin Sırları
  • Битва за свободу
  • Κατάσταση Πολιορκίας
  • לתפארת
  • Gottes General - Schlacht um die Freiheit
  • For Greater Glory: The True Story Of Cristiada
  • Cristiada - Na väčšiu česť a slávu
+2 more
  • Pentru o faimă mai mare: Povestea adevărată a Cristiadei
  • Cristiada, per a més glòria

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FAQ

For Greater Glory FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of For Greater Glory, each answered in a sentence.

How long is For Greater Glory?

For Greater Glory runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

When was For Greater Glory released?

For Greater Glory was released on June 1, 2012.

Who directed For Greater Glory?

For Greater Glory was directed by Dean Wright.

More films by Dean Wright

Who is in the cast of For Greater Glory?

For Greater Glory stars Oscar Isaac, Andy Garcia and Catalina Sandino Moreno, among 4 credited actors.

How is For Greater Glory rated?

For Greater Glory has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Does For Greater Glory have a post-credit scene?

No. For Greater Glory has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is For Greater Glory in?

The original language of For Greater Glory is Spanish.

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