I checked out of the newport beach public library a 2012 film titled for greater glory merely because my favorite actor peter otoole was in it. Gorostieta andy garcia and his wife eva longoria watch their country degenerate into violent civil war when the. An alcoholic mother nancy fondriest, a power hungry father. Its scope, early 20thcentury latin wartime milieu and spanishaccented english dialogue invite comparison to there be dragons but where that film centered on a dull protagonist and offered no real picture of the shape of the spanish civil war, for greater glory follows an ensemble cast through key events of the cristero war. In the exhilarating action epic for greater glory an impassioned group of men and women each make the decision to risk it all for family, faith and the very future of their country, as the films adventure unfolds against the longhidden, true story of the 1920s cristero war the daring peoples revolt that rocked 20th century north america. It is truly moving to watch the movie then see at the end the photos of the real martyrs including a young boy who is the star. Now youll go much deeper into the exciting history behind the movie with this factfilled companion book and. For greater glory has an inspiring, courageous message, but the war violence is relentless. From christian newswire the epic movie for greater glory opened in mexico april 20 with the title of cristiada and raced to the no. Subtitles of different languages may be downloaded for free as a. But behind the closed doors of his bethesda, maryland home, kurts life is far from perfect.
Spanish for greater glory vividly depicts the difficult circumstances in which catholics of that time lived and died for their faith. It stars matthew broderick as colonel robert gould shaw, the regiments commanding officer, and denzel washington, cary elwes, and morgan freeman as fictional members of the 54th. For greater glory dvd movie 2012 spanish artwork cover english audio rated r. A timeless and timely film, for greater glory is an artistic reminder of the true sacrifice of. In the exhilarating action epic for greater glory an impassioned group of men and. Enrique gorostieta andy garcia, an atheist who is asked by the cristeros to organize them and lead their army, and blessed jose sanchez del rio mauricio kuri, a mexican boy who was. For greater glory cristiada dvd movie a chronicle of the cristeros war 19261929, which was touched off by a rebellion against the mexican governments attempt to secularize the country. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe, tackles an important and neglected moment in history. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Rent for greater glory 2012 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. For greater glory, also known as cristiada, is a 2012 epic historical war drama film directed by. That was a true story, and that teenager, jose luis sanchez del rio. With andy garcia, oscar isaac, catalina sandino moreno, santiago cabrera. Unfortunately, the enemy is not just a repressive administration, but the audience.
For greater glory traces mexicos cristero war the new. For greater glory cristiada dvd movie a chronicle of the cristeros war 19261929, which was touched off by a rebellion against the mexican. With neal mcdonough, leslie easterbrook, christopher severio, michael parks. Jose sanchez del rio,martyr for christ the king by margaret. The director and visual effects supervisor who is best known for fantasy movies such as the lord of the rings trilogy, and the chronicles of narnia.
The true story of cristiada tells the epic tale of mexicos heroic struggle for religious freedom in a littleknown conflict called the cristero war but many questions still remain. For greater glory on dvd september 11, 2012 starring oscar isaac, eva longoria, andy garcia, catalina sandino moreno. For greater glory, by dean wright, is an epic of the cristero war in mexico, when roman catholics fought back against government suppression. Visitors of subtitlesbank have given a rating of 6. Golden boy kurt kuykendall jason burkey has it all. Even if you are not catholic you will find this movie very moving and well done. For greater glory cristiada trailer espanol youtube. An impassioned group of men and women each make the decision to risk it all for family, faith and the very future of their country, as the f. Parents need to know that for greater glory, which sheds light on one of the bloodiest moments in mexican history, doesnt shy away from depicting warrelated carnage. The movie for greater glory, which opened this month, depicts a war that many americans have never heard of. It has laudable aspirations, but for greater glory ultimately fails to fulfill its goals due to an overstuffed script, thinly written characters, and an overly. For greater glory is at times so heavyhanded that the movie itself seems at war. The fight of the mexican people against the aethestic government during the cristeros war.
The work done by meyer would ultimately help to provide the general framework for the new movie for greater glory, although the movie deviates substantially. Greater glory definition of greater glory by merriamwebster. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. In the years 1926 through 1929, mexico fought a war over the freedom of roman catholics to worship. Glory is a 1989 american war film directed by edward zwick about the 54th massachusetts infantry regiment, the union armys second africanamerican regiment in the american civil war. Between heaven and earth between light and dark between faith and sin lies only my heart lies god and only my heart while the film tries to be many thingshistorical epic, rollicking western, treatise on religious freedomthat poem, and the sentiments behind it, sum up its very crux. Otherwise, they have it as a regular dvd for much less. A chronicle of the cristeros war 19261929, which was touched off by a rebellion against the mexican governments attempt to secularize the country.
For greater glory, based on the book the cristero rebellion, chronicles some of the cristeros war 19261929, when faithful catholics and respecters of freedom took their stand in various ways against an oppressive mexican government, lead. Jun 06, 2012 the movie for greater glory, which opened this month, depicts a war that many americans have never heard of. While it did decent business in mexico itself, the movie struggled to find. It is truly moving to watch the movie then see at the end the photos of the real martyrs including a young boy who is the. For greater glory titled cristiada in spanish is essentially historically accurate, says historian ruben quezada, who has written for greater glory. Forget the comic book characters because this summers mustsee movie is for greater glory. For greater glory 2012 cast and crew in late 1920s mexico, retired gen.
With jason burkey, chelsie casagrande, jeanpaul chreky, danny cornett. This film unfolds the hidden true story of 1920s cristeros war. The fight of the mexican people against the aethestic government. Watch the latest for greater glory trailer and check out other movie trailers for upcoming movies at. Andy garcia, eva longoria, eduardo verastegui, ruben blades, peter otoole. Directed by dean wright lord of the rings, titanic, narnia the english original titled for greater glory official trailer in english at this link is scheduled for release in the us on june 1, 2012. Its among the most absorbing films by any director or movie studio that ive seen in the past few years. Directed by dean wright lord of the rings, titanic, narnia the english original titled for greater glory official trailer in english at this link. It stars andy garcia, eva longoria, oscar isaac, ruben blades, peter otoole in his last film appearance released in his lifetime, and bruce greenwood. Children and the elderly are beaten and shot point blank.
It is a topflight production whose message of the importance of religious freedom has particular resonance for us today. In the exhilarating action epic for greater glory an impassioned group of. It was rkos first alltechnicolor film since becky sharp ten years before. May 31, 2012 for greater glory is much more than an exercise in piety. He later passed the calles laws, which forbade priests from wearing religious clothing. The war began when president plutarco elias calles started enforcing antireligious sections of the countrys constitution. For greater glory the true story of cristiada 2012 brrip xvid. For greater glory 2012 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Countless people including women, men, and children.
Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast. For greater glory is at times so heavyhanded that the movie itself. Subtitles searchable search, download, and request subtitles for for greater glory. For greater glory dvd vision video christian videos. For greater glory 2012 trailers and clips moviefone. Catholic bishops offer high praise about for greater glory. The story of brandon burlsworth, possibly the greatest walkon in the history of college football. For greater glory dvd movie 2012 spanish artwork cover. In the exhilarating action epic for greater glory, an impassioned group of men and women make the decision to risk it all for family, faith and country. While for greater glory features some commendable digital matte paintings. The spanish main 1945 is an adventure film starring paul henreid, maureen ohara, walter slezak and binnie barnes, and directed by frank borzage. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing for greater glory near you. Jan 22, 2016 anyone who saw the 2012 film for greater glory will recall the brutal, bloody martyrdom scene of a teenager in 1920s mexico. This was a excellent movie especially for a directorial debut.
For greater glory salutes the cristeros, acknowledging. In fact, during the 2012 cordoba film music festival in spain, the piece. Anyone who saw the 2012 film for greater glory will recall the brutal, bloody martyrdom scene of a teenager in 1920s mexico. One of the best consequences of the movie for greater glory about the cristeros is the story of their young martyr jose sanchez del rio that has come to the fore. Eduardo verastegui and catalina sandino moreno support the cristeros. But it was not until the regime of president plutarco elias calles, who began to strictly enforce the constitution, that an uprising ensued. In the exhilarating action epic for greater glory an impassioned group of men and women each make the decision to risk it all for family, faith and the very future of their country, as the films adventure unfolds against the longhidden, true story of the 1920s cristero war the daring people. This movie is about the cristeros war 19261929, a peoples revolt against the mexican government of atheist president plutarco elias calles and his efforts to secularize the country. Read the for greater glory movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. He observes that the film is one of the most lavish and ambitious films ever produced in mexico and a sweeping, handsome epic with strong. May 30, 2012 for greater glory titled cristiada in spanish is essentially historically accurate, says historian ruben quezada, who has written for greater glory. The back of movie cover says spanish but it was in english.