The Iron Petticoat
1956, English. Directed by Ralph Thomas.
Bob and Kate...Simply Great
Captain Vinka Kovalenko defects from Russia, but not for political reasons. She defects because she feels discriminated against as a woman. Captain Chuck Lockwood gets the order to show her the bright side of capitalism, while she tries to convince him of the superiority of communism. Naturally, they fall in love, but there's still the KGB, which doesn't like the idea of having a defected Russian officer running around in London.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Ralph ThomasDirector
- Bob HopeCaptain Chuck Lockwood
- Katharine HepburnCaptain Vinka Kovalenko
- Noelle MiddletonLady Constance Warburton-Watts
- James Robertson JusticeColonel Vladimir Denisovich Sklarnoff
- Robert HelpmannIvan Kropotkin
- David KossoffDr. Anton Antonovich Dubratz
- Alan GiffordColonel Newton Tarbell
- Nicholas PhippsTony Mallard
- Paul CarpenterMajor Lewis
- Sidney JamesPaul
- Alexander GaugeSenator Howley
- Sandra DorneTityana
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1956
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Hecht
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How long is The Iron Petticoat?
The Iron Petticoat runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Iron Petticoat have a post-credits scene?
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The Iron Petticoat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Iron Petticoat is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Iron Petticoat on?
The Iron Petticoat isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 September 1956. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Iron Petticoat?
If you liked The Iron Petticoat, try The Mouse That Roared, One, Two, Three, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House.
Who directed The Iron Petticoat?
The Iron Petticoat (1956) was directed by Ralph Thomas and stars Bob Hope, Katharine Hepburn, Noelle Middleton.