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Cross of Iron

Cross of Iron

On the Eastern front in 1943, the German soldiers no longer had any ideals. They were not fighting for the Party—but for their lives!

It is 1943, and the German army—ravaged and demoralised—is hastily retreating from the Russian front. In the midst of the madness, conflict brews between the aristocratic yet ultimately pusillanimous Captain Stransky and the courageous Corporal Steiner. Stransky is the only man who believes that the Third Reich is still vastly superior to the Russian army. However, within his pompous persona lies a quivering coward who longs for the Iron Cross so that he can return to Berlin a hero. Steiner, on the other hand is cynical, defiantly non-conformist and more concerned with the safety of his own men rather than the horde of military decorations offered to him by his superiors.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Cross of Iron
  • Genres: Drama, Action, History, War
  • Release Date: 1977-01-29
  • Runtime: 132 minutes
  • Rating: 7.095/10 (435 votes)
  • Budget: $6,000,000
  • Revenue: $1,509,000
  • Production Companies: Rapid Film, EMI Films, Terra-Filmkunst, Alex Winitsky / Arlene Sellers Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.8775
  • Languages: German, English, French, Russian

Cast & Crew

James Coburn

James Coburn

as Unteroffizier / Feldwebel Rolf Steiner

Maximilian Schell

Maximilian Schell

as Hauptmann Stransky

James Mason

James Mason

as Oberst Brandt

David Warner

David Warner

as Hauptmann Kiesel

Klaus Löwitsch

Klaus Löwitsch

as Unteroffizier Krüger

Vadim Glowna

Vadim Glowna

as Gefreiter Kern

Roger Fritz

Roger Fritz

as Leutnant Treibig

Dieter Schidor

Dieter Schidor

as Anselm

Burkhard Driest

Burkhard Driest

as Schütze Maag

Fred Stillkrauth

Fred Stillkrauth

as Unteroffizier Schnurrbart

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Cross Of Iron ≣ 1977 ≣ Trailer

Josh Olson on CROSS OF IRON

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cross of Iron?

Cross of Iron is a Drama, Action, History, War movie directed by . It was released on 1977-01-29.

Who are the main actors in Cross of Iron?

The main cast includes James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, James Mason, David Warner, Klaus Löwitsch, .

Where can I watch Cross of Iron online?

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Is Cross of Iron based on a true story?

On the Eastern front in 1943, the German soldiers no longer had any ideals. They were not fighting for the Party—but for their lives!

What is the IMDb rating of Cross of Iron?

Cross of Iron has an IMDb rating of 7.095/10 based on 435 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Cross of Iron?

The movie had a production budget of $6,000,000 and earned $1,509,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Cross of Iron?

The soundtrack was composed by Rapid Film, EMI Films, Terra-Filmkunst, Alex Winitsky / Arlene Sellers Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Cross of Iron filmed?

Cross of Iron was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Cross of Iron?

The total runtime of Cross of Iron is 132 minutes.

Is Cross of Iron suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Cross of Iron?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Cross of Iron.

Does Cross of Iron have a post-credit scene?

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