Cross of Iron

On the Eastern Front 1943, a platoon of German soldiers must cope with a new aristocratic commander who deeply covets the Cross Of Iron, Germany's highest medal of honour. Universally hated and panned by critics upon release, "Cross of Iron" now stands up as one of director Sam Peckinpah's finest works. The film tells the story of Corporal Rolf Steiner, a veteran soldier who clashes with newly appointed Captain Stransky, an awarded but battle-worn German NCO vying with a newly-appointed aristocratic captain obsessed with obtaining the Iron Cross.