Cross of Iron
1977, English. Directed by Sam Peckinpah.
On the Eastern front in 1943, the German soldiers no longer had any ideals. They were not fighting for the Party—but for their lives!
It is 1943, and the German army—ravaged and demoralised—is hastily retreating from the Russian front. In the midst of the madness, conflict brews between the aristocratic yet ultimately pusillanimous Captain Stransky and the courageous Corporal Steiner. Stransky is the only man who believes that the Third Reich is still vastly superior to the Russian army. However, within his pompous persona lies a quivering coward who longs for the Iron Cross so that he can return to Berlin a hero. Steiner, on the other hand is cynical, defiantly non-conformist and more concerned with the safety of his own men rather than the horde of military decorations offered to him by his superiors.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cross of Iron is streaming on Cultpix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sam PeckinpahDirector
- James CoburnUnteroffizier / Feldwebel Rolf Steiner
- Maximilian SchellHauptmann Stransky
- James MasonOberst Brandt
- David WarnerHauptmann Kiesel
- Klaus LöwitschUnteroffizier Krüger
- Vadim GlownaGefreiter Kern
- Roger FritzLeutnant Treibig
- Dieter SchidorAnselm
- Burkhard DriestSchütze Maag
- Fred StillkrauthUnteroffizier Schnurrbart
- Michael NowkaDietz
- Véronique VendellMarga
Details
- Released
- 28 January 1977
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Julius J. Epstein, James Hamilton, Walter Kelley
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $1.5M
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What Cross of Iron is based on
Cross of Iron is based on The Willing Flesh (1955) by Willi Heinrich.
1955
The Willing Flesh
By Willi Heinrich
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Cross of Iron: quick answers
What comes after Cross of Iron?
Next in the series: Breakthrough (1979).
Is Cross of Iron worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 512 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cross of Iron?
Cross of Iron runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does Cross of Iron have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cross of Iron. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cross of Iron parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cross of Iron is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cross of Iron on?
Cross of Iron is streaming on Cultpix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cross of Iron?
If you liked Cross of Iron, try Walking with the Enemy, Field of Lost Shoes, Outlaws - For Greater Glory.
Who directed Cross of Iron?
Cross of Iron (1977) was directed by Sam Peckinpah and stars James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, James Mason.
What is Cross of Iron based on?
Cross of Iron is based on The Willing Flesh (1955) by Willi Heinrich.