The Iron Fortress
1977, German. Directed by Walter Heynowski & Gerhard Scheumann.
Weeks after the victory in Vietnam, first pictures of a new humanity are captured: old and sick people preparing for their future, children on their way to school.
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- 1h 0m
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- German
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- Released
- 20 November 1977
- Original title
- Die eiserne Festung
- Country
- East Germany
- Written by
- Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
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The Iron Fortress: quick answers
What should I watch before The Iron Fortress?
Watch Devil's Island (1976), And Then the First Rice (1977), and I Sincerely Repent (1977) first.
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How long is The Iron Fortress?
The Iron Fortress runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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The Iron Fortress isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 November 1977. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Iron Fortress?
If you liked The Iron Fortress, try Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20, Naqoyqatsi, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed The Iron Fortress?
The Iron Fortress (1977) was directed by Walter Heynowski and Gerhard Scheumann and stars Gerhard Scheumann, Gert Grasse, Klaus Ackermann.