The Iron Maiden(1963)
It's a Train and a Comedy!
The Iron Maiden Synopsis
The film follows Jack Hopkins, an aircraft designer with a passion for traction engines. His boss is eager to sell a new supersonic jet plane that Jack has designed to American millionaire Paul Fisher. The first encounter between Fisher and Jack goes badly, and tensions only heighten after Fisher's daughter Kathy damages Jack's prize traction engine "The Iron Maiden", rendering it impossible to drive solo. Jack is desperate to enter the annual Woburn Abbey steam rally with the machine, but his fireman is injured and unable to participate. When all seems lost the millionaire himself is won over by Jack's plight and joins him in driving the engine; the two soon become firm friends.
The Iron Maiden (1963) is a comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas, released on June 7, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Michael Craig, Anne Helm, Jeff Donnell and Alan Hale Jr.. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Gerald Thomas
- Writers:
- Leslie Bricusse, Vivian Cox
- Producers:
- Peter Rogers, Frank Bevis
- Production:
- Peter Rogers Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Iron Maiden (1963) Trailer
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The Iron Maiden Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Craig
as Jack Hopkins
Anne Helm
as Kathy Fisher
Jeff Donnell
as Miriam Fisher
Alan Hale Jr.
as Paul Fisher
Noel Purcell
as Admiral Sir Digby Trevelyan
Cecil Parker
as Sir Giles Thompson
Roland Culver
as Lord Upshott
Joan Sims
as Nellie Trotter
John Standing
as Humphrey Gore-Brown
Brian Oulton
as Vicar
Sam Kydd
as Fred Trotter
Judith Furse
as Mrs. Webb
Key crew
Directed by Gerald Thomas, written by Leslie Bricusse and Vivian Cox, produced by Peter Rogers and Frank Bevis.
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The Iron Maiden Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Iron Maiden – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Iron Maiden online?
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The Iron Maiden (1963) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Iron Maiden?
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The main cast of The Iron Maiden (1963) includes Michael Craig, Anne Helm, Jeff Donnell, Alan Hale Jr. and Noel Purcell. The film was directed by Gerald Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Iron Maiden released?
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The Iron Maiden was released on June 7, 1963 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Iron Maiden worth watching?
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The Iron Maiden (1963) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Iron Maiden?
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Yes. The official The Iron Maiden trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.