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Steiner Das Eiserne Kreuz (Original title)Gvozdeni krst (Alternative title)Cross of Iron (Alternative title)
Dates: 1977 (Copyright), 28 January 1977 (Release)

Countries: Federal Republic of Germany, United Kingdom

Directed by: Sam Peckinpah

Synopsis: War drama set against the German retreat in Russia in 1943 and involving the rivalries and ambitions of the German officers during this time.

Genre:
War

Subjects:
World War II, Eastern Front (WW2), German army, Soldiers
Releases
Date: 28 January 1977Country: Federal Republic of GermanyRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 133 mins Length: 11962 FeetDialogue (original): English

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (21)
In: Sight and Sound v16 n5 May 2006  Pages: 24-30
Title: James Coburn: The hired handAuthor: COMBS, Richard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Portrait of actor James Coburn, dissecting his persona throu gh an analysis of his body language, skilled performance and as a supportive character. In sidebars, Coburn reminisces about the making of CROSS OF IRON, MAGNIFICENT 7 and FLINT. /

In: Film Review n605 May 2001  Page: 79
Title: Cross of ironAuthor: RICHARDS, Terry Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v11 n7 July 2001  Page: 62
Title: Homemovies: reviewsAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v7 n12 December 1997  Page: 58
Title: VideoAuthor: TUNNEY, Tom Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.

In: The Listener v124 n3178 16 Aug 1990  Page: 38
Title: [The Listener - v124 n3178 16 Aug 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review

In: The Listener v119 n3046 21 Jan 1988  Page: 27
Title: [The Listener - v119 n3046 21 Jan 1988: no known title]Language: English

In: The Listener v97 n2495 10 Feb 1977  Page: 185
Title: [The Listener - v97 n2495 10 Feb 1977: no known title]Language: English

In: Variety 9 Feb 1977  Page: 22
Title: [Variety - 9 Feb 1977: no known title]Language: English

In: Movietone News n54 20 Jun 1977  Page: 39,43
Title: [Movietone News - n54 20 Jun 1977: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v44 n518 March 1977  Pages: 40-41
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v44 n518 March 1977: no known title]Language: English

In: Time Out n360 11 Feb 1977  Page: 10
Title: [Time Out - n360 11 Feb 1977: no known title]Language: English

In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n10 16 Feb 1977
Title: [Film-Echo/Filmwoche - n10 16 Feb 1977: no known title]Language: German

In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n10 16 Feb 1977  Page: 8
Title: [Film-Echo/Filmwoche - n10 16 Feb 1977: no known title]Language: German

In: Sight and Sound v46 n2 Spring 1977  Pages: Spring 125-126
Title: [Sight and Sound - v46 n2 Spring 1977: no known title]Language: English

In: Films Illustrated v6 n67 March 1977  Page: 248
Title: [Films Illustrated - v6 n67 March 1977: no known title]Language: English

In: Filmfacts v20 n9 1977  Pages: 203-205
Title: [Filmfacts - v20 n9 1977: no known title]Language: English

In: Screen International n75 19 Feb 1977  Page: 28
Title: [Screen International - n75 19 Feb 1977: no known title]Language: English

In: Film Review v27 n1 January 1977  Page: 26
Title: [Film Review - v27 n1 January 1977: no known title]Language: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v246 n20 3 May 1977  Page: 3,11
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v246 n20 3 May 1977: no known title]Language: English

In: Screen International n43 3 Jul 1976  Pages: 6-7
Title: [Screen International - n43 3 Jul 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: Screen International n31 10 Apr 1976  Page: 11
Title: [Screen International - n31 10 Apr 1976: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (2)
Title: films of Sam Peckinpah
Author: FULWOOD, Neil  Pages: 160 p.

Title: Movie talk from the front lines: filmmakers discuss their works with the Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Author: ROBERTS, Jerry  Pages: 305p.
Description: Monte HELLMAN pp.7-22 TWO-LANE BLACKTOP pp.7-22 Ivan PASSER pp.23-39 CUTTER'S WAY pp.23-39 Joe DANTE pp.49-65 Richard RUSH pp.67-83 The STUNT MAN pp.67-83 James COBURN pp.85-106 CROSS OF IRON pp.85-106 Russ MEYER pp.107-31 Roger EBERT pp.107-31 BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS pp.107-31 Oliver STONE pp.133-54 BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY pp.133-54 Horton FOOTE pp.155-72 TOMORROW pp.155-72 Richard BROOKS pp.173-90 The PROFESSIONALS pp.173-90 Robert CULP pp.191-204 HICKEY AND BOGGS pp.191-204 Charles BURNETT pp.215-30 TO SLEEP WITH ANGER pp.215-30 William FRIEDKIN pp.231-52 TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. pp.231-52 Robert ALTMAN pp.253-73 The LONG GOODBYE pp.253-73