Breakthrough(1979)
Watch scenes and the trailer for the 1979 war film Breakthrough:
Despite being a sequel, the film features a significantly different cast from the original. takes over the role of Sergeant Rolf Steiner (previously played by James Coburn), while Helmut Griem replaces Maximilian Schell as Steiner's antagonist, Major von Stransky. The film also features major Hollywood stars such as Robert Mitchum , Rod Steiger , and Curd Jürgens . Plot Overview Breakthrough(1979)
(1979) is a West German-British war film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. Often referred to by its German title Steiner - Das Eiserne Kreuz, 2. Teil (Steiner - The Iron Cross, Part 2), it serves as a sequel to Sam Peckinpah’s 1977 cult classic Cross of Iron . Production & Cast Watch scenes and the trailer for the 1979
Critics noted that the high-profile cast often appeared "bored" or "disconnected," with performances feeling isolated rather than unified. Plot Overview (1979) is a West German-British war
Reviews often describe the film as fragmented and lacking the visceral impact and directorial flair of Sam Peckinpah’s original work.
Unlike its predecessor, Breakthrough was generally poorly received by critics and audiences.