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Cross of Iron (1977)
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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.
Cast
James Coburnas Unteroffizier / Feldwebel Rolf Steiner
Maximilian Schellas Hauptmann Stransky
James Masonas Oberst Brandt
David Warneras Hauptmann Kiesel
Klaus Löwitschas Unteroffizier Krüger
Vadim Glownaas Gefreiter Kern
Roger Fritzas Leutnant Treibig
Dieter Schidoras Anselm
Burkhard Driestas Schütze Maag
Fred Stillkrauthas Unteroffizier Schnurrbart
Michael Nowkaas Dietz
Véronique Vendellas Marga
Arthur Braussas Zoll
Senta Bergeras Eva
Facts
| Release date | January 28, 1977 |
| Runtime | 133 min (2h 13m) — longer as the 1977 average of 111 min |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History, War |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $6,000,000 |
| Box office | $1,509,000 (0.3× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0074695 |
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Questions
How long is Cross of Iron?
Cross of Iron runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Is Cross of Iron worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 505 votes, which places it #13 of 25 films released in 1977 in this index (top 52%) and #580 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Cross of Iron?
Cross of Iron was directed by Sam Peckinpah. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Wild Bunch (1969), Straw Dogs (1971), The Getaway (1972).
Who stars in Cross of Iron?
James Coburn as Unteroffizier / Feldwebel Rolf Steiner; Maximilian Schell as Hauptmann Stransky; James Mason as Oberst Brandt; David Warner as Hauptmann Kiesel; Klaus Löwitsch as Unteroffizier Krüger; Vadim Glowna as Gefreiter Kern.
What is Cross of Iron rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cross of Iron?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/59891.