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The Steel Fist
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The Steel Fist

1952-01-06 · 73 min · ★ 6.0

Drama

In an Iron Curtain country an idealistic student goes on the run from the Communist authorities.

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Directors
Wesley Barry
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Roddy McDowallRoddy McDowallEric Kardin
Kristine MillerKristine MillerMarlina
Harry LauterHarry LauterFranz
Rand BrooksRand BrooksCaptain Giorg Nicholoff
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerProfessor Kardin
Murray AlperMurray AlperNicholas
Marc KrahMarc KrahDouble Agent on Train
Kate Drain LawsonKate Drain LawsonMrs. Krechow
Michael VallonMichael VallonOld Man on Train Station
Effie LairdScrubwoman
Glen VernonGlen VernonStudent
Fred Kohler Jr.Fred Kohler Jr.Soldier
Bob PeoplesFirst Lieutenant (uncredited)
Gil PerkinsGil PerkinsFirst Organizer (uncredited)
Fred KroneFirst Student (uncredited)

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