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The Iron Curtain

1948·Movie
1h 27min

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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What Was Behind Their Mission... THIS TERROR?

The Iron Curtain is based on the actual 1945 case of Soviet cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko, (Dana Andrews), who, after careful training, was assigned to the U.S.S.R. Embassy in Ottawa, Canada in the midst of World War II. Eventually, Gouzenko defected with 109 pages of material implicating several high level Canadian officials, outlined the steps taken to secure information about the the details of the nuclear bomb via numerous sleeper cells established throughout North America. The scandal that resulted when details of this case were publicized by American columnist Drew Pearson in early 1946 involved Canada, Britain and the United States.
Cold War EspionageHistorical ThrillerPolitical DramaBiographical AccountSuspenseful DefectionGovernment ConspiracyFact-BasedMid-Century CinemaParanoia-Inducing

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Where can I stream The Iron Curtain legally?

The Iron Curtain is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Iron Curtain worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Iron Curtain?

1 h 27 min

The Iron Curtain runs 1 h 27 min.

Is The Iron Curtain based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Iron Curtain in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.