Circle of Iron
1978, English. Directed by Richard Moore.
The challenge of a lifetime...
In a mystical desert kingdom, young martial arts fighter Cord loses a contest to determine who will journey to take the powerful Book of All Knowedge from Zetan, an evil wizard. Despite his lack of a sponsor, Cord's rule-breaking nature leads him to try retrieving the book anyway. Help is offered by a mysterious blind man who gives advice as Cord fights his way through multiple opponents, discovering more about himself as he gets closer to Zetan.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Circle of Iron
Circle of Iron is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, and Midnight Pulp in India.
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Cast & crew
- Richard MooreDirector
- David CarradineThe Blind Man / Monkeyman / Death / Changsha
- Jeff CooperCord
- Christopher LeeZetan
- Roddy McDowallWhite Robe
- Eli WallachMan-in-Oil
- Anthony De LongisMorthond
- Earl MaynardBlack Giant
- Erica CreerTara
- Michael M. VendrellMartial Artist
- Leo WhangMartial Artist
- Donnie WilliamsMartial Artist
- Robert GardnerMartial Artist
Details
- Released
- 25 July 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stirling Silliphant, James Coburn, Bruce Lee
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Circle of Iron: quick answers
Is Circle of Iron worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Circle of Iron?
Circle of Iron runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Circle of Iron have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Circle of Iron. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Circle of Iron parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Circle of Iron is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Circle of Iron on?
Circle of Iron is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, and Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Circle of Iron?
If you liked Circle of Iron, try Conan the Destroyer, Dragonheart: Vengeance, Mythica: A Quest for Heroes.
Who directed Circle of Iron?
Circle of Iron (1978) was directed by Richard Moore and stars David Carradine, Jeff Cooper, Christopher Lee.