The Steel Lady (1953): cast, story & where to watch

1953 · Film · ★ 6.4

The Steel Lady poster

Released in 1953, The Steel Lady is an action and drama film directed by E.A. Dupont, running about 84 minutes. “Searing Sahara-Hot Adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Surviving a plane crash in the Sahara, four oilmen find and manage to repair a German Afrika Corps tank which had been buried in the sand since WWII.

Who’s in it. The Steel Lady stars Rod Cameron as Mike Monahan, Tab Hunter as Bill Larson, John Dehner as Sid Barlowe and Richard Erdman as Jim Evans, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Steel Lady has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Steel Lady page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Steel Lady tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Steel Lady (1953)?
In US, The Steel Lady is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Steel Lady worth watching?
The Steel Lady holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Steel Lady?
The Steel Lady stars Rod Cameron, Tab Hunter, John Dehner, Richard Erdman and John Abbott.
When was The Steel Lady released?
The Steel Lady was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.