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Post by invidninja92 on Mar 16, 2011 18:36:12 GMT
One article I have been meaning to do for a long time is the unknown sequel to my personal favourite war film Cross of Iron. The main issue with this one is that it is difficult to find the English language version of the film however I have found a few copies. Before I watch the film though, out of curiosity I'm going to ask any of you if you have ever seen the film or have any more substantial information on it? Surely a WWII sequel to a classic starring the late, great Richard Burton can't be all bad surely?  |
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Post by zombi1978 on Mar 16, 2011 18:44:05 GMT
I did - and not just one time, plus in English and German. Richard Burton indeed gave a great performance, but, just in my humble opinion, never reached Coburn's.
So, what would you like to know then?
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Post by invidninja92 on Mar 16, 2011 18:48:22 GMT
Just in general, a bit more about the films production. Also I'm not sure if this is an error with the English version but why if the film is a direct sequel was their inaccuracies both in timeframe (1944 instead of '42) as well as location (Western front in place of Russia).
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Post by zombi1978 on Mar 16, 2011 18:54:27 GMT
Just in general, a bit more about the films production. Also I'm not sure if this is an error with the English version but why if the film is a direct sequel was their inaccuracies both in timeframe (1944 instead of '42) as well as location (Western front in place of Russia). According to an old German interview I watched the '44 Western front was chosen to get the attention of American audiences. And I guess you think this was a bad idea too, don't you?  |
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Post by invidninja92 on Mar 16, 2011 19:00:11 GMT
Just in general, a bit more about the films production. Also I'm not sure if this is an error with the English version but why if the film is a direct sequel was their inaccuracies both in timeframe (1944 instead of '42) as well as location (Western front in place of Russia). According to an old German interview I watched the '44 Western front was chosen to get the attention of American audiences. And I guess you think this was a bad idea too, don't you? Strange decision on their part, but then again Cross of Iron I think did poorly on US shores. At least it's considered a classic by Europe. Either way, it's a HUGE continuity problem that's bizarre. Nevertheless I wish the film got a remastered UK DVD release like you guys in Germany just so I can have it. |
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Post by zombi1978 on Mar 18, 2011 14:04:43 GMT
Cross of Iron is the "forgotten junk" for decent American reviewers, but you can forget about asking any of them if they know this masterpiece.  But sorry about the DVD - it does not have the original sound, only the German dub, which sucks imo. Burton always had an intense, manly and just awesome voice.
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Post by zombi1978 on May 23, 2011 13:16:32 GMT
I just wanna give this thread a bump to let you know that there is going to be a new German uncut release of Steiner I on Blu-Ray this year -with lots of deleted scenes-. So far this is what the cover will look like:  |
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Post by invidninja92 on May 23, 2011 15:50:41 GMT
That's awesome, we here in the UK are getting a Blu Ray release aswell on the beginnin of June. Can't wait myself.  |
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Post by James Martin Russell on Jul 10, 2015 7:39:44 GMT
Hello. I have seen both films, and I do agree James Coburn gave a better performance in "Cross of Iron", but he had a better script. Richard Burton played the character of "Steiner" just as well, but the script was a little lazy, but I still loved it, and would love to find a copy of it in English. Thank You
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Post by Christopher Braun on Jun 18, 2019 17:13:55 GMT
I was an extra in this film, when I was in the Air Force, stationed in Berlin in 1978. I sat next to Richard Burton (Steiner) in a military car and handed him his pack when he jumped out. It was exciting to talk to him and watch him work. He was a chainsmoker and puffed every moment between "cut" and "action". His wife, Susan Miller Hunt was on set. She was a babe. Also got to see director Andrew McLaglen and actor Klaus Loewitsch.
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