The Steel Fist
“IT ROCKS THE SCREEN with suspense!”
Synopsis
In an Iron Curtain country an idealistic student goes on the run from the Communist authorities.
Top Cast
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Roddy McDowall
Eric Kardin
Kristine Miller
Marlina
Harry Lauter
Franz
Rand Brooks
Captain Giorg Nicholoff
Byron Foulger
Professor Kardin
Murray Alper
Nicholas
Marc Krah
Double Agent on Train
Kate Drain Lawson
Mrs. Krechow
Michael Vallon
Old Man on Train Station
Effie Laird
Scrubwoman
Glen Vernon
Student
Fred Kohler Jr.
Soldier
Bob Peoples
First Lieutenant (uncredited)
Gil Perkins
First Organizer (uncredited)
Fred Krone
First Student (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wesley Barry
- Screenplay & Story
- Phyllis Parker, C.K. Kivari
- Original Score
- Edward J. Kay
- Original Title
- The Steel Fist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wesley Barry
Phyllis Parker, C.K. Kivari
Edward J. Kay
William A. Sickner
Ace Herman
William F. Broidy, Wesley Barry
Department Leadership Roster
Wesley Barry
Director
C.K. Kivari
Writer
Ace Herman
Editor
Edward J. Kay
Original Music Composer
William A. Sickner
Director of Photography
Wesley Barry
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Steel Fist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Steel Fist about?
In an Iron Curtain country an idealistic student goes on the run from the Communist authorities.
Who directed The Steel Fist?
The Steel Fist was directed by Wesley Barry.
Who stars in The Steel Fist?
The principal cast of The Steel Fist includes Roddy McDowall, Kristine Miller, Harry Lauter, Rand Brooks, Byron Foulger.
When was The Steel Fist released and how long is it?
The Steel Fist was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Steel Fist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Steel Fist was composed by Edward J. Kay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Steel Fist?
The Steel Fist holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).