description Cross of Iron Overview
Cross of Iron portrays the dynamics between a German officer seeking the Iron Cross and a Soviet NCO during the 1943 Caucasus operations. The film depicts conflict within the ranks as the Prussian officer pursues personal ambition amidst the brutal realities of the Taman Peninsula campaign. It is based on Willi Heinrich’s novel exploring class divisions in wartime.
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info Cross of Iron Specifications
| Country | Australia |
| Year | 1977 |
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Who directed Cross of Iron and when was it released?
Cross of Iron was directed by Sam Peckinpah and released in 1977. It is notable as Peckinpah's only war film and is based on the novel The Willing Flesh by German author Willi Heinrich.
Who stars in Cross of Iron?
Cross of Iron stars James Coburn as Corporal Rolf Steiner, a battle-hardened German NCO on the Eastern Front, and Maximilian Schell as Captain Stransky, a Prussian aristocrat obsessed with winning the Iron Cross. The cast also includes James Mason and David Warner.
What is the historical setting of Cross of Iron?
The film is set during the 1943 German retreat from the Taman Peninsula on the Eastern Front, following the Battle of the Caucasus. It depicts the conflict between Steiner's veteran squad and Stransky's ambition-driven leadership amid the collapsing German front.
Did any notable directors praise Cross of Iron?
Orson Welles reportedly admired Cross of Iron and wrote to Peckinpah praising the film. Quentin Tarantino has also cited it as one of his favorite war films, particularly praising its depiction of the bond between soldiers.
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