The Iron Curtain (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1948, The Iron Curtain is a thriller and mystery film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The Iron Curtain is based on the actual 1945 case of Soviet cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko, (Dana Andrews), who, after careful training, was assigned to the U.S.S.R. Embassy in Ottawa, Canada in the midst of World War II. Eventually, Gouzenko defected with 109 pages of material implicating several high level Canadian officials, outlined the steps taken to secure information about the the details of the nuclear bomb via numerous sleeper cells established throughout North America. The scandal that resulted when details of this case were publicized by American columnist Drew Pearson in early 1946 involved Canada, Britain and the United States.
Who’s in it. The Iron Curtain stars Dana Andrews as Igor Gouzenko, Gene Tierney as Anna Gouzenko, June Havoc as Nina Karanova and Berry Kroeger as John Grubb, aka 'Paul', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Iron Curtain 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 Curtain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Iron Curtain tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Iron Curtain (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Iron Curtain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Iron Curtain worth watching?
- The Iron Curtain holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Iron Curtain?
- The Iron Curtain stars Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, June Havoc, Berry Kroeger and Edna Best.