The Iron Maiden
“It's a Train and a Comedy!”
Synopsis
The film follows Jack Hopkins, an aircraft designer with a passion for traction engines. His boss is eager to sell a new supersonic jet plane that Jack has designed to American millionaire Paul Fisher. The first encounter between Fisher and Jack goes badly, and tensions only heighten after Fisher's daughter Kathy damages Jack's prize traction engine "The Iron Maiden", rendering it impossible to drive solo. Jack is desperate to enter the annual Woburn Abbey steam rally with the machine, but his fireman is injured and unable to participate. When all seems lost the millionaire himself is won over by Jack's plight and joins him in driving the engine; the two soon become firm friends.
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The Iron Maiden (1963) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-12
Top Cast
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Michael Craig
Jack Hopkins
Anne Helm
Kathy Fisher
Jeff Donnell
Miriam Fisher
Alan Hale Jr.
Paul Fisher
Noel Purcell
Admiral Sir Digby Trevelyan
Cecil Parker
Sir Giles Thompson
Roland Culver
Lord Upshott
Joan Sims
Nellie Trotter
John Standing
Humphrey Gore-Brown
Brian Oulton
Vicar
Sam Kydd
Fred Trotter
Judith Furse
Mrs. Webb
Richard Thorp
Harry Markham
Jim Dale
Bill
George Woodbridge
Sid Ludge
Ian Wilson
Sidney Webb
Brian Rawlinson
Albert - Village Constable
Douglas Ives
Charlie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Bricusse, Vivian Cox
- Original Score
- Eric Rogers
- Original Title
- The Iron Maiden
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Peter Rogers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Thomas
Leslie Bricusse, Vivian Cox
Eric Rogers
Archie Ludski
Peter Rogers, Frank Bevis
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Thomas
Director
Peter Rogers
Producer
Frank Bevis
Producer
Leslie Bricusse
Writer
Vivian Cox
Writer
Archie Ludski
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Iron Maiden
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What is The Iron Maiden about?
The film follows Jack Hopkins, an aircraft designer with a passion for traction engines. His boss is eager to sell a new supersonic jet plane that Jack has designed to American millionaire Paul Fisher. The first encounter between Fisher and Jack goes badly, and tensions only heighten after Fisher's daughter Kathy damages Jack's prize traction engine "The Iron Maiden", rendering it impossible to drive solo. Jack is desperate to enter the annual Woburn Abbey steam rally with the machine, but his fireman is injured and unable to participate. When all seems lost the millionaire himself is won over by Jack's plight and joins him in driving the engine; the two soon become firm friends.
Who directed The Iron Maiden?
The Iron Maiden was directed by Gerald Thomas.
Who stars in The Iron Maiden?
The principal cast of The Iron Maiden includes Michael Craig, Anne Helm, Jeff Donnell, Alan Hale Jr., Noel Purcell.
When was The Iron Maiden released and how long is it?
The Iron Maiden was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Iron Maiden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Iron Maiden was composed by Eric Rogers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Iron Maiden?
The Iron Maiden holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).