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Cross of Iron (1977): movie guide
Cross of Iron (1977) is a Drama, Action, History running about 133 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.2/10 from 512 votes. Notable cast includes James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, James Mason, David Warner. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1977-01-28
- Runtime: 133 min
- TMDB: 7.2/10
- Genres: Drama, Action, History
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1977-01-28
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What is Cross of Iron about?
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.
Cast highlights
Cross of Iron features James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, James Mason, David Warner, Klaus Löwitsch, Vadim Glowna. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1977-01-28. Runtime: 133 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (512 votes). Genres: Drama, Action, History, War. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Cross of Iron?
- Cross of Iron is listed as Drama, Action, History, War on TMDB.
- How long is Cross of Iron?
- Cross of Iron runs about 133 minutes.
- Who stars in Cross of Iron?
- Cast highlights include James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, James Mason, David Warner, Klaus Löwitsch, Vadim Glowna.
- Does Cinema Box stream Cross of Iron?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
