Drama Action History Cross of Iron Collection

Cross of Iron

Name: Cross of Iron
Director: Sam Peckinpah
Genre: Drama, Action, History, War
Released: 1977-01-01
Duration: 132 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, James Mason, David Warner, Klaus Löwitsch

1977Dir. Sam Peckinpah2h 12m

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Runtime2h 12m

Released1977

Budget$6M

Box office$1.5M

DirectorSam Peckinpah

About This Movie

Cross of Iron is a gritty war film drenched in the blood and sweat of the Eastern Front. Peckinpah crafts a stark, almost brutal portrayal of conflict, pitting the jaded yet resilient Corporal Steiner against the pompous Captain Stransky. The performances are raw, with James Coburn's Steiner embodying a weary sense of humanity amid chaos. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the tension to build as stakes rise. The practical effects lend a visceral quality to the battle scenes, making the horrors of war palpable. Themes of honor, cowardice, and survival weave through the narrative, creating a complex atmosphere that lingers long after the credits roll. It’s a fascinating study of character under pressure, and the moral ambiguity of war.

Complex character dynamicsVisceral practical effectsThemes of honor and survival