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“Cross of Iron” (1977) is a war film directed by Sam Peckinpah, set on the Eastern Front during World War II. It follows a battle-hardened German sergeant, Rolf Steiner (played by James Coburn), who is respected by his men but clashes with the new aristocratic officer, Captain Stransky (Maximilian Schell). Stransky is eager to earn the Iron Cross, a prestigious military honor, but lacks true courage and competence. As the brutal fighting with Soviet forces intensifies, the conflict between Steiner and Stransky escalates, highlighting themes of honor, survival, and the futility of war. The film is noted for its gritty realism and anti-war message.