The Iron Fortress
Die eiserne Festung
Synopsis
Weeks after the victory in Vietnam, first pictures of a new humanity are captured: old and sick people preparing for their future, children on their way to school.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerhard Scheumann, Walter Heynowski
- Original Score
- Sergio Ortega
- Original Title
- Die eiserne Festung
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Studio H&S
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
Gerhard Scheumann, Walter Heynowski
Sergio Ortega
Peter Hellmich
Traute Wischnewski, Ilse Radtke
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Heynowski
Director
Gerhard Scheumann
Director
Gerhard Scheumann
Writer
Walter Heynowski
Writer
Peter Hellmich
Director of Photography
Traute Wischnewski
Editor
Ilse Radtke
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Iron Fortress
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Iron Fortress about?
Weeks after the victory in Vietnam, first pictures of a new humanity are captured: old and sick people preparing for their future, children on their way to school.
Who directed The Iron Fortress?
The Iron Fortress was directed by Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann.
Who stars in The Iron Fortress?
The principal cast of The Iron Fortress includes Gerhard Scheumann, Gert Grasse, Klaus Ackermann, Heinz Behrens, Monica Bielenstein.
When was The Iron Fortress released and how long is it?
The Iron Fortress was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Iron Fortress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Iron Fortress was composed by Sergio Ortega.