Circle of Iron (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1978, Circle of Iron is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Richard Moore, running about 102 minutes. “The challenge of a lifetime...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a mystical desert kingdom, young martial arts fighter Cord loses a contest to determine who will journey to take the powerful Book of All Knowedge from Zetan, an evil wizard. Despite his lack of a sponsor, Cord's rule-breaking nature leads him to try retrieving the book anyway. Help is offered by a mysterious blind man who gives advice as Cord fights his way through multiple opponents, discovering more about himself as he gets closer to Zetan.
Who’s in it. Circle of Iron stars David Carradine as The Blind Man / Monkeyman / Death / Changsha, Jeff Cooper as Cord, Christopher Lee as Zetan and Roddy McDowall as White Robe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Circle of Iron has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Circle of Iron page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circle of Iron 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 Circle of Iron (1978)?
- In US, Circle of Iron is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Circle of Iron worth watching?
- Circle of Iron holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Circle of Iron?
- Circle of Iron stars David Carradine, Jeff Cooper, Christopher Lee, Roddy McDowall and Eli Wallach.
- When was Circle of Iron released?
- Circle of Iron was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.