Cross of Iron
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video and Cultpix.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video.
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Frequently asked questions about Cross of Iron
Where can I watch Cross of Iron in the United States?
Cross of Iron is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Cultpix in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Cross of Iron on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Cross of Iron is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Cultpix.
Can I watch Cross of Iron for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Cross of Iron needs a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Cultpix, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
What are the ratings for Cross of Iron?
Cross of Iron scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Cross of Iron?
Cross of Iron stars James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, James Mason, David Warner, and Klaus Löwitsch. Sam Peckinpah is the director.
How long is Cross of Iron?
Cross of Iron runs 2h 13m (133 minutes).
When did Cross of Iron come out?
Cross of Iron was released on January 28, 1977.
Which studio made Cross of Iron?
Cross of Iron was produced by Rapid Film, EMI Films, and Terra-Filmkunst in Germany and the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for Cross of Iron?
Cross of Iron was made on a budget of $6,000,000.
How much did Cross of Iron make at the box office?
Cross of Iron grossed $1,509,000 worldwide, against a budget of $6,000,000.
What languages is Cross of Iron in?
Cross of Iron is in German, English, French, and Russian, and its original language is English.
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