Cross of Iron

Cross of Iron

19772hr 12min
critics rating 71%71%
audience rating 87%87%

In a tumultuous and war-torn 1943, the epic battle between pride and valor unfolds in "Cross of Iron." As the German army faces the harsh reality of defeat on the Russian front, the clash between the arrogant Captain Stransky and the steadfast Corporal Steiner takes center stage. Stransky, a man draped in privilege and delusions of grandeur, sees the Iron Cross as his ticket to glory and redemption in the eyes of the crumbling Third Reich. On the other hand, Steiner embodies a different kind of heroism – one rooted in loyalty to his men and a defiance against the hollow promises of medals and honors.

Amidst the chaos of war, the lines between bravery and cowardice blur, revealing the true nature of these two contrasting figures. As Stransky's facade crumbles under the weight of his own insecurities, Steiner's unwavering resolve to protect his comrades shines brightly. "Cross of Iron" is not just a tale of battles fought on the battlefield, but a gripping exploration of the complexities of human nature when faced with the ultimate test of survival. Will Stransky's thirst for recognition lead to his downfall, or will Steiner's quiet courage prevail in the face of overwhelming odds? Dive into this riveting war drama that delves deep into the hearts of men forged in the crucible of war.

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Cast

James Coburn

Unteroffizier / Feldwebel Rolf Steiner

James Coburn

David Warner

Hauptmann Kiesel

David Warner

Senta Berger

James Mason

Oberst Brandt

James Mason

Slavko Štimac

Michail (uncredited)

Slavko Štimac

Vadim Glowna

Gefreiter Kern

Vadim Glowna

Maximilian Schell

Hauptmann Stransky

Maximilian Schell

Véronique Vendell

Dieter Schidor

Klaus Löwitsch

Unteroffizier Krüger

Klaus Löwitsch

Arthur Brauss

Fred Stillkrauth

Unteroffizier Schnurrbart

Fred Stillkrauth

Roger Fritz

Leutnant Treibig

Roger Fritz

Igor Galo

Leutnant Meyer (uncredited)

Igor Galo

Robert Rietti

German Officer (voice) (uncredited)

Robert Rietti

Irfan Mensur

Partizan Soldier (uncredited)

Irfan Mensur

Burkhard Driest

Schütze Maag

Burkhard Driest

Wolf C. Hartwig

Hartwig (uncredited)

Wolf C. Hartwig

Dragomir Stanojević

Corporal Joseph Keppler (uncredited)

Dragomir Stanojević

Demeter Bitenc

Hauptmann Pucher (uncredited)

Demeter Bitenc

Katherine Haber

Nurse Sadie Finkelstein (uncredited)

Katherine Haber

Wolfgang Hess

Schütze Maag (voice) (uncredited)

Wolfgang Hess

Hermina Pipinić

Ruskinja (uncredited)

Hermina Pipinić

Sweeney MacArthur

Boy Soldier (uncredited)

Sweeney MacArthur

Michael Nowka