The Iron Maiden (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1963, The Iron Maiden is a comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas, running about 98 minutes. “It's a Train and a Comedy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film follows Jack Hopkins (played by Michael Craig), an aircraft designer with a passion for traction engines. His boss (played by Cecil Parker) is eager to sell a new supersonic jet plane that Jack has designed to American millionaire Paul Fisher (Alan Hale, Jr.). The first encounter between Fisher and Jack goes badly, and tensions only heighten after Fisher's daughter Kathy (Anne Helm) damages Jack's prize traction engine "The Iron Maiden", rendering it impossible to drive solo. Jack is desperate to enter the annual Woburn Abbey steam rally with the machine, but his fireman is injured and unable to participate. When all seems lost the millionaire himself is won over by Jack's plight and joins him in driving the engine; the two soon become firm friends.
Who’s in it. The Iron Maiden stars Anne Helm as Kathy Fisher, Michael Craig as Jack Hopkins, Jeff Donnell as Miriam Fisher and Alan Hale Jr. as Paul Fisher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Iron Maiden 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 Maiden page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Iron Maiden tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Iron Maiden (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Iron Maiden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Iron Maiden worth watching?
- The Iron Maiden holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Iron Maiden?
- The Iron Maiden stars Anne Helm, Michael Craig, Jeff Donnell, Alan Hale Jr. and Noel Purcell.
- When was The Iron Maiden released?
- The Iron Maiden was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.