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!
1977 R 2h 13m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Cross of Iron |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 20, 1977 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | Germany, United Kingdom |
| Certification (US) | R |
| Keywords | world war ii, empathetic, battle for power, hostility, troops, thoughtful, sergeant, commander, lieutenant |
| Franchise | Cross of Iron Collection |
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What is Cross of Iron about?
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.
When was Cross of Iron released?
Cross of Iron was released on May 20, 1977 (status: Released).
Who directed Cross of Iron?
Sam Peckinpah directed Cross of Iron.
What is the TMDB rating of Cross of Iron?
Cross of Iron has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 from 505 votes.