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Overview
Release Date:
28 January 1977 (West Germany) moreTagline:
The Power of Peckinpah Has Never Been So Real...Or So Brilliant! morePlot:
In 1943, in the Russian front, the decorated leader Rolf Steiner is promoted to Sergeant after another successful mission... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 win moreUser Comments:
Underrated Anti-War classic from Sam Peckinpah. moreCast
(Credited cast)| James Coburn | ... | Unteroffizier / Feldwebel Rolf Steiner | |
| Maximilian Schell | ... | Hauptmann Stransky | |
| James Mason | ... | Oberst Brandt | |
| David Warner | ... | Hauptmann Kiesel | |
| Klaus Löwitsch | ... | Unteroffizier Krüger | |
| Vadim Glowna | ... | Gefreiter Kern | |
| Roger Fritz | ... | Leutnant Triebig | |
| Dieter Schidor | ... | Anselm | |
| Burkhard Driest | ... | Schütze Maag | |
| Fred Stillkrauth | ... | Gefreiter Schnurrbart ('Private Mustache') (as Fred Stillkraut) | |
| Michael Nowka | ... | Dietz | |
| Véronique Vendell | ... | Marga | |
| Arthur Brauss | ... | Pg. Zoll | |
| Senta Berger | ... | Eva | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Robert Rietty | ... | German Officer's (voice) | |
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132 min | USA:119 minColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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West Germany:16 | Australia:MA (cable rating) | Australia:M (alternate rating) | Australia:R (original rating) | Finland:K-18 | France:-12 | Italy:T | Norway:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | Singapore:NC-16MOVIEmeter: 
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Sgt. Steiner, as an officer at the hospital notes, "has been highly decorated." His awards: the Iron Cross 2nd Class, Iron Cross 1st Class (rarely awarded to enlisted men), the Silver Wound Badge (3 separate times wounded), the Infantry Assault Badge (combat in 3 separate battles) and the rare Gold Close Combat Bar. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: The Russian tanks used in this movie are T34s with the 85 mm gun which were not in production at the time of the movie. T34s with the 76 mm gun would be the right choice, but there were not many left and quite a few countries still had T34/85s when the movie was made, so the wrong tank was used. moreQuotes:
Colonel Brandt: Why did you ask to be relieved of duty in France?Captain Stransky: I want to get the Iron Cross.
Colonel Brandt: [reaching into his pockets] We can give you one of mine.
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Cross of Iron (1977) was a low budget masterpiece from ace director Sam Peckinpah. After having a falling out from Hollywood, Peckinpah went to Europe to direct this W.W.II. anti-war film. The film centers around Sergent Steiner, a battle weary veteran who leads his company into battle everyday for the past three years. Unlike others his only concern is the survival of his men and the fact that he's a live to live another day. One day an officer of Prussian descent (Maximillian Schnell) decides to make his and everyone beneath him lives miserable. James Mason plays the battle hardened Colonel whilst David Warner co-stars as his cynical aide de camp.
Using the limited time and budget to it's fullest extent, Peckinpah created a very stylish and action packed film. The bullets fly, shells pound the earth and the blood flows. The editing is brilliant and the cinematography perfectly captures the action. The battles are very well staged and the acting is executed very well. James Coburn earned his stripes with this film. He's the man! Senta Berger a Peckinpah veteran from Major Dundee) has a small role as a German nurse who briefly becomes involved with Sergent Steiner. What I liked about this movie was the fact that Coburn, Warner and Mason didn't bother to use fake Teutonic accents.
If you're a viewer of war films or a Peckinpah fan, this has to be on top of your list. This is one hell of an action film. War will never look the same again after watching this film. Sadly the domestic D.V.D. release is not only expensive but of poor quality. Try and find and alternate way of watching this neglected masterpiece. I have to give this film a very high rating.
Highest recommendation possible.