
Breakthrough
Burton...Mitchum...Steiger...Enemies...Yet Allies In Combat With Destiny!
Starting in late May 1944, during the German retreat on the Eastern Front, Captain Stransky (Helmut Griem) orders Sergeant Steiner (Richard Burton) to blow up a railway tunnel to prevent Russian forces from using it. Steiner's platoon fails in its mission by coming up against a Russian tank. Steiner then takes a furlough to Paris just as the Allies launch their invasion of Normandy.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Steiner - Das Eiserne Kreuz Teil II
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Release Date: 1979-03-01
- Runtime: 93 minutes
- Rating: 5.8/10 (28 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Rapid Film
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.0544
- Languages: English, French, German, Russian
Cast & Crew

Richard Burton
as Sergeant Steiner

Rod Steiger
as General Webster

Helmut Griem
as Major Stransky

Klaus Löwitsch
as Krüger

Michael Parks
as Sergeant Anderson

Werner Pochath
as Keppel

Robert Mitchum
as Colonel Rogers

Véronique Vendell
as Yvette

Horst Janson
as Captain Berger

Joachim Hansen
as Captain Kistner
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What is Breakthrough?▼
Breakthrough is a Drama, History, War movie directed by . It was released on 1979-03-01.
Who are the main actors in Breakthrough?▼
The main cast includes Richard Burton, Rod Steiger, Helmut Griem, Klaus Löwitsch, Michael Parks, .
Where can I watch Breakthrough online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Breakthrough is available.
Is Breakthrough based on a true story?▼
Burton...Mitchum...Steiger...Enemies...Yet Allies In Combat With Destiny!
What is the IMDb rating of Breakthrough?▼
Breakthrough has an IMDb rating of 5.8/10 based on 28 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Breakthrough?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Breakthrough?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Rapid Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Breakthrough filmed?▼
Breakthrough was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Breakthrough?▼
The total runtime of Breakthrough is 93 minutes.
Is Breakthrough suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Breakthrough?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Breakthrough.
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