The Iron Curtain
The Iron Curtain is based on the actual 1945 case of Soviet cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko, (Dana Andrews), who, after careful training, was assigned to the U.S.S.R. Embassy in Ottawa, Canada in the midst of World War II. Eventually, Gouzenko defected with 109 pages of material implicating several high level Canadian officials, outlined the steps taken to secure information about the the details of the nuclear bomb via numerous sleeper cells established throughout North America. The scandal that resulted when details of this case were publicized by American columnist Drew Pearson in early 1946 involved Canada, Britain and the United States.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Iron Curtain
- Genres: Thriller
- Release Date: 1948-06-16
- Runtime: 87 minutes
- Rating: 5.8/10 (25 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.2871
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Dana Andrews
as Igor Gouzenko
Gene Tierney
as Anna Gouzenko
June Havoc
as Nina Karanova
Berry Kroeger
as John Grubb, aka 'Paul'
Edna Best
as Mrs. Albert Foster
Stefan Schnabel
as Col. Ilya Ranov
Nicholas Joy
as Dr. Harold Preston Norman, aka 'Alec'
Eduard Franz
as Maj. Semyon Kulin
Frederic Tozere
as Col. Aleksandr Trigorin (as Frederic Tozère)
Christopher Olsen
as Andrei Gouzenko
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Iron Curtain?▼
The Iron Curtain is a Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1948-06-16.
Who are the main actors in The Iron Curtain?▼
The main cast includes Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, June Havoc, Berry Kroeger, Edna Best, .
Where can I watch The Iron Curtain online?▼
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Is The Iron Curtain based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of The Iron Curtain?▼
The Iron Curtain has an IMDb rating of 5.8/10 based on 25 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Iron Curtain?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Iron Curtain?▼
The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Iron Curtain filmed?▼
The Iron Curtain was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Iron Curtain?▼
The total runtime of The Iron Curtain is 87 minutes.
Is The Iron Curtain suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Iron Curtain?▼
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