The Iron Major (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1943, The Iron Major is a drama film directed by Ray Enright, running about 85 minutes. “FEW MEN LIVE MORE EXCITINGLY...MORE DRAMATICALLY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pat O'Brien in the role of William 'Frank' Cavanaugh, 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.
Who’s in it. The Iron Major stars Pat O’Brien as Francis William 'Frank' / 'Cav' Cavanaugh, Ruth Warrick as Florence Ayres Cavanaugh, Robert Ryan as Father Timothy 'Tim' Donovan and Leon Ames as Robert 'Bob' Stewart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Iron Major has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Iron Major page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Iron Major tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Iron Major (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Iron Major change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Iron Major worth watching?
- The Iron Major holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Iron Major?
- The Iron Major stars Pat O’Brien, Ruth Warrick, Robert Ryan, Leon Ames and Russell Wade.
- When was The Iron Major released?
- The Iron Major was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.