The Iron Mistress (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1952, The Iron Mistress is an action, drama, history and western film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 110 minutes. “JIM BOWIE...a man with his name on a knife - and a woman with a weapon all her own!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this biopic, Jim Bowie goes to New Orleans, where he falls for Judalon and befriends her brother, Narcisse. Soon, Jim is forced to avenge Narcisse's murder, but Judalon takes up with another man. Jim eventually has another romantic interlude with Judalon and is forced to kill one of her suitors in self-defense. Jim leaves town, and falls for the daughter of a Texas politician, but his entanglement with Judalon continues to bedevil him.
Who’s in it. The Iron Mistress stars Alan Ladd as Jim Bowie, Virginia Mayo as Judalon de Bornay, Joseph Calleia as Juan Moreno and Phyllis Kirk as Ursula de Varamendi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, The Iron Mistress has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Iron Mistress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Iron Mistress 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 Iron Mistress (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Iron Mistress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Iron Mistress worth watching?
- The Iron Mistress holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Iron Mistress?
- The Iron Mistress stars Alan Ladd, Virginia Mayo, Joseph Calleia, Phyllis Kirk and Alf Kjellin.
- When was The Iron Mistress released?
- The Iron Mistress was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.