Saturday, February 20, 2010

Great War Movies: 'CROSS OF IRON' (Second World War) 1977

STORYLINE

The film opens with a squad of seasoned German soldiers, led by a disillusioned but skilled sergeant, on a patrol on the Russian front in WWII. They return to base to find a new commander, a traditional Prussian officer who wants only one thing from his command - An Iron Cross to maintain his family honor. The scene is set for a graphic portrayal of the horrors of war and of the conflict between two men of differing backgrounds.

CAST

James Coburn, James Mason



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