Steel Town (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1952, Steel Town is a drama film directed by George Sherman, running about 85 minutes. “Men of steel! Women of flesh!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Steve Kostain (Lund), nephew of the owner, begins working at a steel mill to learn the business from the bottom up. He rooms with a steel working family, the McNamaras, and falls for the daughter, "Red" (Sheridan), who is already involved with another steelworker, Jim (Duff.) Although he is at first has a hard time with his co-workers, he eventually wins them over, and also wins the girl.
Who’s in it. Steel Town stars Ann Sheridan as 'Red' McNamara, John Lund as Steve Kostane, Howard Duff as Jim Denko and Nancy Kulp as Dolores, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Steel Town 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 Steel Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Steel Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Steel Town (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Steel Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Steel Town worth watching?
- Steel Town 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 Steel Town?
- Steel Town stars Ann Sheridan, John Lund, Howard Duff, Nancy Kulp and William Harrigan.
- When was Steel Town released?
- Steel Town was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.
