The Iron Petticoat (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1956, The Iron Petticoat is a comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas, running about 87 minutes. “Bob and Kate...Simply Great” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Captain Vinka Kovalenko defects from Russia, but not for political reasons. She defects because she feels discriminated against as a woman. Captain Chuck Lockwood gets the order to show her the bright side of capitalism, while she tries to convince him of the superiority of communism. Naturally, they fall in love, but there's still the KGB, which doesn't like the idea of having a defected Russian officer running around in London.
Who’s in it. The Iron Petticoat stars Bob Hope as Captain Chuck Lockwood, Katharine Hepburn as Captain Vinka Kovalenko, Noelle Middleton as Lady Constance Warburton-Watts and James Robertson Justice as Colonel Vladimir Denisovich Sklarnoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Iron Petticoat 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 Petticoat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Iron Petticoat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Iron Petticoat (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Iron Petticoat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Iron Petticoat worth watching?
- The Iron Petticoat holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Petticoat?
- The Iron Petticoat stars Bob Hope, Katharine Hepburn, Noelle Middleton, James Robertson Justice and Robert Helpmann.
- When was The Iron Petticoat released?
- The Iron Petticoat was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.