Attack on the Iron Coast (1968)
89 mins | Drama | March 1968
Cast:
Lloyd Bridges, Andrew Keir, Sue Lloyd [ More ]Director:
Paul WendkosWriters:
Herman Hoffman, John C. ChampionProducer:
John C. ChampionCinematographer:
Paul BeesonEditor:
Ernest HoslerProduction Designer:
Bill AndrewsProduction Company:
Oakmont ProductionsAttack on the Iron Coast was made as part of a six-picture deal between producer John C. Champion, The Mirisch Corporation, and United Artists (UA), as reported in a 10 Apr 1967 DV article. It was said to be one of seventeen WWII pictures in the planning stages at five major U.S. studios at that time. Champion stated that all six of his upcoming pictures for Mirisch and UA would focus on WWII, a topic he believed to be of particular interest to young moviegoers who were “potential draftees…curious about war.” The budget was set at over $1 million. Since filming was set to take place entirely in England, Champion confirmed the production would qualify for an Eady subsidy.
Principal photography began in London, England, on 15 May 1967, and ended the week of 26 Jun 1967, as reported in the 19 May 1967 and 5 Jul 1967 issues of DV. In addition to location shooting in London, filming took place at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s studio lot in Borehamwood, England, according to a 31 May 1967 Var brief.
Although the 11 Mar 1968 DV announced that Attack on the Iron Coast would open in theaters in Apr 1968, the 13 Mar 1968 Var noted the picture had already been released within the past week at RKO Keith’s Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Stephen Boyd was listed as a cast member in the 29 Mar 1967 issue of DV. ...
Attack on the Iron Coast was made as part of a six-picture deal between producer John C. Champion, The Mirisch Corporation, and United Artists (UA), as reported in a 10 Apr 1967 DV article. It was said to be one of seventeen WWII pictures in the planning stages at five major U.S. studios at that time. Champion stated that all six of his upcoming pictures for Mirisch and UA would focus on WWII, a topic he believed to be of particular interest to young moviegoers who were “potential draftees…curious about war.” The budget was set at over $1 million. Since filming was set to take place entirely in England, Champion confirmed the production would qualify for an Eady subsidy.
Principal photography began in London, England, on 15 May 1967, and ended the week of 26 Jun 1967, as reported in the 19 May 1967 and 5 Jul 1967 issues of DV. In addition to location shooting in London, filming took place at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s studio lot in Borehamwood, England, according to a 31 May 1967 Var brief.
Although the 11 Mar 1968 DV announced that Attack on the Iron Coast would open in theaters in Apr 1968, the 13 Mar 1968 Var noted the picture had already been released within the past week at RKO Keith’s Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Stephen Boyd was listed as a cast member in the 29 Mar 1967 issue of DV.
During World War II, American commando leader Major James Wilson requests permission to cross the English Channel and raid a heavily-guarded German naval installation in France that the Nazis call the "Iron Coast." Although Wilson is opposed by Captain Owen Franklin, whose son was killed in a previous raid led by Wilson, the British Admiralty is so concerned about Allied shipping losses in the Channel that they give Wilson the go-ahead and order Franklin to assist in the preparations. Lieutenant Commander Donald Kimberley is blinded during the strenuous training sessions; but Wilson, ready to abandon the mission because of the accident and because of Franklin's continued harassment, is nevertheless convinced by Kimberley of the importance of the mission, and the men embark on the dangerous assignment. Just as the raid is to take place, Wilson receives word that the air cover they expected to have has been destroyed in battle, and that he is to return at once to England. Having secured Franklin's support, Wilson ignores the order and proceeds with the original plan. The commandos board a battered British minesweeper packed with explosives, cross the Channel, and successfully ram the dock where the Nazi high command is located. Although he is badly injured and unable to go ashore with the others to destroy secondary targets, Wilson detonates the explosive device on the minesweeper and sacrifices his life in demolishing the Iron ...
During World War II, American commando leader Major James Wilson requests permission to cross the English Channel and raid a heavily-guarded German naval installation in France that the Nazis call the "Iron Coast." Although Wilson is opposed by Captain Owen Franklin, whose son was killed in a previous raid led by Wilson, the British Admiralty is so concerned about Allied shipping losses in the Channel that they give Wilson the go-ahead and order Franklin to assist in the preparations. Lieutenant Commander Donald Kimberley is blinded during the strenuous training sessions; but Wilson, ready to abandon the mission because of the accident and because of Franklin's continued harassment, is nevertheless convinced by Kimberley of the importance of the mission, and the men embark on the dangerous assignment. Just as the raid is to take place, Wilson receives word that the air cover they expected to have has been destroyed in battle, and that he is to return at once to England. Having secured Franklin's support, Wilson ignores the order and proceeds with the original plan. The commandos board a battered British minesweeper packed with explosives, cross the Channel, and successfully ram the dock where the Nazi high command is located. Although he is badly injured and unable to go ashore with the others to destroy secondary targets, Wilson detonates the explosive device on the minesweeper and sacrifices his life in demolishing the Iron Coast.
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