The Steel Fist(1952)
IT ROCKS THE SCREEN with suspense!
In an Iron Curtain country an idealistic student goes on the run from the Communist authorities.
Movie: The Steel Fist
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Eric Kardin
Marlina
Franz
Captain Giorg Nicholoff
Professor Kardin
Nicholas
Double Agent on Train
Mrs. Krechow
Old Man on Train Station
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In an Iron Curtain country an idealistic student goes on the run from the Communist authorities.
Release Date
1952-01-06
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IT ROCKS THE SCREEN with suspense!
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