Breakthrough(1979) -

Steiner becomes peripheral to a conspiracy among high-ranking German officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler to end the war.

(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 Breakthrough(1979)

While Cross of Iron is considered a masterpiece of the war genre, Breakthrough is largely seen as a lesser follow-up that failed to capture the same intensity. Often referred to by its German title Steiner

Steiner saves the life of an American colonel (Robert Mitchum), leading to a precarious attempt at a secret truce between the two sides. Steiner saves the life of an American colonel

Unlike its predecessor, Breakthrough was generally poorly received by critics and audiences.

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Critics noted that the high-profile cast often appeared "bored" or "disconnected," with performances feeling isolated rather than unified.