Iron Sky (2012)

The Nazis set up a secret base on the dark side of the moon in 1945 where they hide out and plan to return to power in 2018.

Director:

Timo Vuorensola

Writers:

Johanna Sinisalo (original story), Jarmo Puskala (original concept),

Stars:

Julia Dietze, Christopher Kirby, Götz Otto

4 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Julia Dietze	...	Renate Richter
Christopher Kirby	...	James Washington
Götz Otto	...	Klaus Adler
Udo Kier	...	Wolfgang Kortzfleisch
Peta Sergeant	...	Vivian Wagner
Stephanie Paul	...	President of the United States
Tilo Prückner	...	Doktor Richter
Michael Cullen	...	Secretary of Defence
Kym Jackson	...	officer McLennan
Ben Siemer	...	Sanders
Tom Hoßbach	...	Dieter (as Tom Hossbach)
Milo Kaukomaa	...	Siegfried
Vivian Schneider	...	Brunhilde
Fang Yu	...	Chinese Representative (as Fang You)
Irshad Panjatan	...	Indian Representative

Storyline

In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the Moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers.

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Plot Keywords:

nazi | moon | secret base | flying saucer | stockings | 

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Taglines:

Get Ready, The Fourth Reich Is Here.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some violence

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

Finland Germany Australia

Language:

English German

Release Date:

4 April 2012 (Finland)

Also Known As:

Gelezinis dangus

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

€7,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blind Spot Pictures Oy, 27 Films Production, New Holland Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Johanna Sinisalo:  Candidate running against the president in the upcoming election. Seen in the news feed in the start of the limo scene.

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Goofs

When Klaus Adler says goodbye to Irene Richter he says, "Deine Scönheit für Odins Tafel." As a well educated (indoctrinated) German he would have used the German name Wotan. Odin is Scandinavian.

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Quotes

President of the United States: It was your bad idea to send those idiots to the moon.
Vivian Wagner: No disrespect madam president, but I'm pretty sure it was your idea.
President of the United States: It was my great idea have they succeeded, now it's your stupid idea. Got it? I didn't hire you for stupid ideas I hire you because of your Midas touch.

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Crazy Credits

There is a post-credits scene.

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Connections

Spin-off Iron Sky: Invasion (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Tanz Mit Laibach"
Written by Laibach
Performed by Laibach
Published by Mute Song

User Reviews

Classic B-Movie

Out of all the films being released in 2012, Iron Sky is, without a doubt, one of the most fun films to be a part of the list. When Nazis build a giant space station on the Moon after the final days of World War II, they await for the day when the Fourth Reich can return to Earth and try to conquer it again.

Yes, it does seem a bit pro-Nazi, but when you watch the film it really isn't; if anything, it does the greatest job at making fun of Nazis. I've never had a more hysterical and enjoyable ride with a movie since Super 8. The script is absolutely cheesy, the visual effects are astonishing, and the action is non-stop. There isn't much to say about the film besides the fact that it's a strange yet entertaining time at the movies and you're sure to not forget it because, even though some people will hate it and others will like it, the story is just so random you can't not remember it. Definitely one to check out for yourself, but just a heads-up for everyone; there's NOTHING realistic about the film. That's another reason why it's really fun.

8.5/10 Stars***