German commander Hauptmann Stransky places a squad in extreme danger after Sergeant Rolf Steiner refuses to lie for him.German commander Hauptmann Stransky places a squad in extreme danger after Sergeant Rolf Steiner refuses to lie for him.German commander Hauptmann Stransky places a squad in extreme danger after Sergeant Rolf Steiner refuses to lie for him.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination
Fred Stillkrauth
- Unteroffizier (Cpl.) Schnurrbart ('Private Mustache')
- (as Fred Stillkraut)
Véronique Vendell
- Marga
- (as Veronique Vendell)
Demeter Bitenc
- Capt. Pucher
- (uncredited)
Thomas Braut
- Unteroffizier Feldwebel (S
- (German version)
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- …
Heinz Engelmann
- Oberst (Col.) Brandt
- (German version)
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Igor Galo
- Leutnant (Lt.) Meyer
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFilmed in Yugoslavia with money put up by a West German porn producer.
- GoofsThe Soviet planes that bomb the German trench system are actually U.S. Navy Vought F4U Corsairs. You can even see the U.S. military markings on them.
- Quotes
Colonel Brandt: What will we do when we have lost the war?
Captain Kiesel: Prepare for the next one.
- Crazy creditsThe End Credits in the North American BETA/VHS & DVD versions contain the quote: "Don't rejoice in his defeat, you men. For though the world stood up and stopped the bastard,The bitch that bore him is in heat again." Bertolt Brecht
- Alternate versionsVCD (Video CD) by Ocean Shores is 133 minute R Rated version. Featuring some extra profanity and brutality.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Breakthrough (1979)
- SoundtracksHänschen klein
(uncredited)
Traditional
Featured review
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.
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.
- Captain_Couth
- Oct 15, 2004
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Box office
- Budget
- $6,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $201
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