Jupiter Sharts (1830-18 July 1863) was a Private in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment of the US Army during the American Civil War. How accurate was the movie Glory? The answer for Glory is yes.
Who is private Jupiter Sharts (Jihmi Kennedy) on'NCIS'?
Private Jupiter Sharts ( Jihmi Kennedy) tries to load his Enfield rifle as Colonel Shaw fires Forbes' Colt 1851 Navy behind him. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw ( Matthew Broderick) continues to fire the Colt revolver behind Sharts.
What does Colonel Shaw say to Jupiter Sharts?
Colonel Robert G. Shaw: You're a good shot, private. Jupiter Sharts: Thank you, sir. Squirrel hunting. Colonel Robert G. Shaw: You ever killed a man?
What does Sergeant Mulcahy say to Jupiter Sharts?
Sergeant Mulcahy: Let him grow up some more. Colonel Robert G. Shaw: You're a good shot, private. Jupiter Sharts: Thank you, sir. Squirrel hunting.
Can Jupiter Sharts reload his rifle faster?
Jupiter Sharts: No, sir. Colonel Robert G. Shaw: But you're handy with a gun. Jupiter Sharts: Yes, sir. Colonel Robert G. Shaw: Reload. [Sharts slowly starts to reload his rifle] Faster. [Sharts continues reloading] Faster. Faster! [Sharts finishes loading, and fumbles for a fuse cap] Discharge your weapon. Discharge your weapon. Do it!
Sergeant John Mulcahy
For God's sake, men, you march like a bunch of crippled old goats! Jesus Christ, we're gonna be here day and night till we get this right! One, one! Company, halt! About-face! You are ugly Mexican, African fucking whores! We're gonna work on this day and night till we get this right, gentlemen. Forward at the half step. March!
Major Forbes
Mr. Rawlins, this regiment was formed with the promise that only white officers would be commissioned to lead it. Nothing was mentioned, however, about noncommissioned officers. Therefore, in recognition of initiative taken not only for yourself, but on behalf of the entire regiment, you are hereby awarded the rank of Sergeant Major.
Private Trip
Let me tell you something boy. You can march like the white man. You can talk like him. You can learn his songs. You can even wear his suits. But you ain't never gonna be nothing to him but an ugly ass chimp in a blue suit.
Colt 1851 Navy
The Colt 1851 Navy revolver is the sidearm carried by most of the Union officers in the film, notably Colonel Robert Gould Shaw ( Matthew Broderick) and Major Cabot Forbes ( Cary Elwes ), who notably use them during the 54th's first engagement - The now dubbed "Battle of Grimball's Landing", in James Island, South Carolina on July 16, 1863.
Enfield Pattern 1853
The reproduction Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle, made by EuroArms, London Armoury, used by the men of the 54th in the film. Also seen used by Confederate Troops as well. Incorrectly, the rifle muskets are presented as having serial numbers, which original Enfields lacked.
Plot
During the American Civil War, Captain Robert Shaw, wounded at Antietam, is sent home to Boston on medical leave. Shaw accepts a promotion to colonel commanding the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the first all-black regiments in the Union Army. He asks his friend Cabot Forbes to serve as his second in command, with the rank of major.
Production
Kevin Jarre's inspiration for writing the film came from viewing the monument to Colonel Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Boston Common. The 54th was the first formal unit of the Union Army to be made up entirely of African-American enlisted men; all of the officers were white men.
Marketing
A nonfiction study of the regiment first appeared in 1965 and was republished in paperback in January 1990 by St. Martin's Press under the title One Gallant Rush: Robert Gould Shaw and His Brave Black Regiment. The book expands on how the 54th Massachusetts developed as battle-ready soldiers.
Release
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 93%, based on 44 reviews, with an average rating of 7.88/10. The site's consensus states: "Bolstered by exceptional cinematography, powerful storytelling, and an Oscar-winning performance by Denzel Washington, Glory remains one of the finest Civil War movies ever made."
