Steel (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1979, Steel is an action, crime and adventure film directed by Steve Carver, running about 102 minutes. “The Magnificent Eight” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mike Catton was once a world-renowned construction foreman (at least in the construction world), but an accident left him with a serious fear of heights. Unable to climb the big skyscrapers while under construction, he retired and became a truck driver. But when an old friend needs him to help put up a building, and when the old friend gets harassed and threatened by an Evil Corporate Type, he comes out of retirement and assembles the creme de la creme of the construction world. Together, they race against time to finish the building while the Evil Corporate Type tries to stop them.
Who’s in it. Steel stars Lee Majors as Mike Catton, Jennifer O'Neill as Cass Cassidy, Art Carney as Pignose Moran and Harris Yulin as Eddie Cassidy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Steel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Steel 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 Steel (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Steel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Steel worth watching?
- Steel holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Steel?
- Steel stars Lee Majors, Jennifer O'Neill, Art Carney, Harris Yulin and George Kennedy.