Attack on the Iron Coast (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1968, Attack on the Iron Coast is a war film directed by Paul Wendkos, running about 89 minutes. “They turned a dead ship into a live bomb and sailed it down the throat of the enemy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Attack on the Iron Coast is a 1967 British-American Oakmont Productions international co-production war film directed by Paul Wendkos in the first of his five picture contract with Mirisch Productions, and starring Lloyd Bridges, Andrew Keir, Sue Lloyd, Mark Eden and Maurice Denham. The film depicts an account of Allied Combined Operations Headquarters commandos executing a daring raid on the German-occupied French coast during the Second World War. The film is based on the commando raid on the French port of St. Nazaire and is reminiscent of the film The Gift Horse. In the United States it was released as a double feature with Danger Route.
Who’s in it. Attack on the Iron Coast stars Lloyd Bridges as Maj. James Wilson, Andrew Keir as Capt. Owen Franklin, Sue Lloyd as Sue Wilson and Mark Eden as Lt. Cmdr. Donald Kimberly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Attack on the Iron Coast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Attack on the Iron Coast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Attack on the Iron Coast tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Attack on the Iron Coast (1968)?
- In US, Attack on the Iron Coast is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Attack on the Iron Coast worth watching?
- Attack on the Iron Coast holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Attack on the Iron Coast?
- Attack on the Iron Coast stars Lloyd Bridges, Andrew Keir, Sue Lloyd, Mark Eden and Maurice Debham.
- When was Attack on the Iron Coast released?
- Attack on the Iron Coast was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.