The Iron Maiden
"It's a Train and a Comedy!"
Originally released in 1963. The Iron Maiden is a comedy film. directed by Gerald Thomas.
Starring Michael Craig, Anne Helm, and Jeff Donnell
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Peter Rogers Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Iron Maiden about?
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 Fis...
Who directed The Iron Maiden?
The Iron Maiden was directed by Gerald Thomas.
How long is The Iron Maiden?
The Iron Maiden has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Iron Maiden released?
The Iron Maiden was released on June 7, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Iron Maiden?
The main cast of The Iron Maiden includes Michael Craig, Anne Helm, Jeff Donnell, Alan Hale Jr., Noel Purcell.