The Power and the Glory (1961 film) Times" called it "a proverbial milestone and a major disappointment." The "Los Angeles Times" said it was "less than it could be". The Power and the Glory (1961 film) The Power and the Glory is a 1961 American TV film based on the novel "The Power and the Glory" by Graham Greene. It was produced by David Susskind for Talent Associates-Paramount. The production was shot for American TV but also distributed theatrically overseas. It was Olivier's second performance for American television following an acclaimed production of "The Moon and Sixpence" which won him an Emmy. Playwright Dale Wassterman wrote the
Power & the Glory Glory" Saxon's best album, praising the production and the contribution of "new ass-kicking drummer Nigel Glockner" to "working a metal magic that is the embodiment of the NWOBHM's ideals now made real." In 2005, "Power & the Glory" was ranked number 376 in "Rock Hard" magazine's book of "The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time". "Power and the Glory" was released as a single in April 1983. It reached number 32 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is an early power metal song with a fast tempo and lyrics relating to war and battles. A music