Cross of Iron (1977)

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago at Aug 8 8:19

Cross of Iron is a forgotten World War II gem. Released in 1977, the film is set on the crumbling Eastern Front and delivers a story as told from a refreshing German perspective. As well as fighting against a fearless and bloodthirsty enemy, the film shows the bitter in-fighting between a newly transferred aristocratic general and the almost mythical platoon leader of a Wehrmacht regiment. The film begins with a montage foreshadowing the events of the Eastern invasion, beginning with a zealous charge towards Moscow and ending with a humiliating and desperate retreat. It cuts to the German infantry unit which remains the focus of the rest of the film, on a scouting mission. They dispatch a soviet platoon with chilling brutality and the violence sets the tone for the remainder of the film...Read more

Rating : 8/10