The Iron Major
"FEW MEN LIVE MORE EXCITINGLY...MORE DRAMATICALLY!"
Originally released in 1943. The Iron Major is a drama film. directed by Ray Enright. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pat O'Brien, Ruth Warrick, and Robert Ryan
Synopsis
William 'Frank' Cavanaugh is a top football coach who gave up his career to enter WWI where he became a hero. After the war he went back to coaching where he ended up having one of the best winning percentages in football history.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pat O'Brien
as Francis William 'Frank' / 'Cav' Cavanaugh
Ruth Warrick
as Florence Ayres Cavanaugh
Robert Ryan
as Father Timothy 'Tim' Donovan
Leon Ames
as Robert 'Bob' Stewart
Russell Wade
as Private Manning
Bruce Edwards
as Lieutenant Jones
Richard Martin
as David 'Davie' Cavanaugh
Barbara Hale
as Sarah Cavanaugh
Joseph Crehan
as Judge
Milton Kibbee
as Mr. Watkins
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Iron Major about?
William 'Frank' Cavanaugh is a top football coach who gave up his career to enter WWI where he became a hero. After the war he went back to coaching where he ended up having one of the best winning...
Who directed The Iron Major?
The Iron Major was directed by Ray Enright.
How long is The Iron Major?
The Iron Major has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Iron Major released?
The Iron Major was released on October 31, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Iron Major?
The main cast of The Iron Major includes Pat O'Brien, Ruth Warrick, Robert Ryan, Leon Ames, Russell Wade.