The Iron Petticoat(1956)
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The Iron Petticoat Synopsis
Captain Vinka Kovalenko defects from Russia, but not for political reasons. She defects because she feels discriminated against as a woman. Captain Chuck Lockwood gets the order to show her the bright side of capitalism, while she tries to convince him of the superiority of communism. Naturally, they fall in love, but there's still the KGB, which doesn't like the idea of having a defected Russian officer running around in London.
The Iron Petticoat (1956) is a comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas, released on September 1, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Bob Hope, Katharine Hepburn, Noelle Middleton and James Robertson Justice. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Ralph Thomas
- Writers:
- Ben Hecht
- Producers:
- Harry Saltzman, Betty E. Box
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Steward
- Production:
- Romulus Films, Hope Enterprises, London Films Productions, Remus
- Status:
- Released
The Iron Petticoat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bob Hope
as Captain Chuck Lockwood
Katharine Hepburn
as Captain Vinka Kovalenko
Noelle Middleton
as Lady Constance Warburton-Watts
James Robertson Justice
as Colonel Vladimir Denisovich Sklarnoff
Robert Helpmann
as Ivan Kropotkin
David Kossoff
as Dr. Anton Antonovich Dubratz
Alan Gifford
as Colonel Newton Tarbell
Nicholas Phipps
as Tony Mallard
Paul Carpenter
as Major Lewis
Sidney James
as Paul
Alexander Gauge
as Senator Howley
Sandra Dorne
as Tityana
Key crew
Directed by Ralph Thomas, written by Ben Hecht, produced by Harry Saltzman and Betty E. Box.
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The Iron Petticoat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 24 ratings.
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The Iron Petticoat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Iron Petticoat online?
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Who stars in The Iron Petticoat?
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The main cast of The Iron Petticoat (1956) includes Bob Hope, Katharine Hepburn, Noelle Middleton, James Robertson Justice and Robert Helpmann. The film was directed by Ralph Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Iron Petticoat released?
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The Iron Petticoat was released on September 1, 1956 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Iron Petticoat worth watching?
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The Iron Petticoat (1956) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.