Circle of Iron(1978)
The challenge of a lifetime...
Circle of Iron Synopsis
In a mystical desert kingdom, young martial arts fighter Cord loses a contest to determine who will journey to take the powerful Book of All Knowedge from Zetan, an evil wizard. Despite his lack of a sponsor, Cord's rule-breaking nature leads him to try retrieving the book anyway. Help is offered by a mysterious blind man who gives advice as Cord fights his way through multiple opponents, discovering more about himself as he gets closer to Zetan.
Circle of Iron (1978) is a action, adventure and fantasy film directed by Richard Moore, released on July 25, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars David Carradine, Jeff Cooper, Christopher Lee and Roddy McDowall. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Moore
- Writers:
- James Coburn, Stanley Mann, Stirling Silliphant
- Producers:
- Sandy Howard, Paul Maslansky
- Cinematographer:
- Ronnie Taylor
- Composer:
- Bruce Smeaton
- Production:
- Sandy Howard Productions, Richard St. Johns Productions
- Status:
- Released
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Circle of Iron Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Carradine
as The Blind Man / Monkeyman / Death / Changsha
Jeff Cooper
as Cord
Christopher Lee
as Zetan
Roddy McDowall
as White Robe
Eli Wallach
as Man-in-Oil
Anthony De Longis
as Morthond
Earl Maynard
as Black Giant
- Erica Creer
Erica Creer
as Tara
- Michael M. Vendrell
Michael M. Vendrell
as Martial Artist
- Leo Whang
Leo Whang
as Martial Artist
Donnie Williams
as Martial Artist
- Robert Gardner
Robert Gardner
as Martial Artist
Key crew
Directed by Richard Moore, written by James Coburn, Stanley Mann and Stirling Silliphant, produced by Sandy Howard and Paul Maslansky.
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Circle of Iron Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 70 ratings.
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Circle of Iron – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Circle of Iron online?
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Circle of Iron (1978) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Circle of Iron?
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The main cast of Circle of Iron (1978) includes David Carradine, Jeff Cooper, Christopher Lee, Roddy McDowall and Eli Wallach. The film was directed by Richard Moore. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Circle of Iron released?
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Circle of Iron was released on July 25, 1978 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Circle of Iron worth watching?
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Circle of Iron (1978) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Circle of Iron?
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