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The Iron Major

1943-10-31 · 85 min · ★ 5.7

Drama

William 'Frank' Cavanaugh is a top football coach who gave up his career to enter WWI where he became a hero. After the war he went back to coaching where he ended up having one of the best winning percentages in football history.

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Directors
Ray Enright
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Pat O'BrienPat O'BrienFrancis William 'Frank' / 'Cav' Cavanaugh
Ruth WarrickRuth WarrickFlorence Ayres Cavanaugh
Robert RyanRobert RyanFather Timothy 'Tim' Donovan
Leon AmesLeon AmesRobert 'Bob' Stewart
Russell WadeRussell WadePrivate Manning
Bruce EdwardsBruce EdwardsLieutenant Jones
Richard MartinRichard MartinDavid 'Davie' Cavanaugh
Barbara HaleBarbara HaleSarah Cavanaugh
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanJudge
Milton KibbeeMilton KibbeeMr. Watkins

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