Breakthrough 1979
“Burton...Mitchum...Steiger...Enemies...Yet Allies In Combat With Destiny!”
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Topic: Film "Breakthrough" (1979). Constraints: Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 1, 1979
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- Germany
- Studios
- Rapid Film, Taurus Film, Palladium
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Updated
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Topic: Film "Breakthrough" (1979).
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Title: Breakthrough (1979).
Also released as: Steiner - Das Eiserne Kreuz, 2 and Sergeant Steiner.
Genre: Drama, History, and War.
Release Date: 03/01/1979 (DE).
Runtime: 1h 33m.
Setting: Western Front, specifically the Normandy coastline.
Context: Sequel to Sam Peckinpah's Cross of Iron; includes several characters from that film.
Plot:
Starts late May 1944 during the German retreat on the Eastern Front.
Captain Stransky (Helmut Griem) orders Sergeant Steiner (Richard Burton) to blow up a railway tunnel to prevent Russian forces from using it.
Steiner's platoon fails the mission due to a Russian tank.
Steiner takes a furlough to Paris during the Allied invasion of Normandy.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and history that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Breakthrough holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 37 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Breakthrough and when was it released?
Breakthrough is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1979. Release status: Released.
Who directed Breakthrough?
Breakthrough was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
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