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The Iron Mistress

1952Movie1 h 50 minNR

DramaHistory
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–22%

A deeply romantic, violent history movie about a real life story and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

JIM BOWIE...a man with his name on a knife - and a woman with a weapon all her own!

In this biopic, Jim Bowie goes to New Orleans, where he falls for Judalon and befriends her brother, Narcisse. Soon, Jim is forced to avenge Narcisse's murder, but Judalon takes up with another man. Jim eventually has another romantic interlude with Judalon and is forced to kill one of her suitors in self-defense. Jim leaves town, and falls for the daughter of a Texas politician, but his entanglement with Judalon continues to bedevil him.

Feels like

  • Historical Biopic
  • Romantic Drama
  • Frontier Justice
  • Period Costume Piece
  • Star Vehicle
  • Texas Legend
  • Melodramatic Tone
  • Mid-Century Hollywood Style

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Gordon Douglas
Written by
James R. Webb, Paul Wellman
Produced by
Henry Blanke
Music by
Max Steiner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 19, 1952 · 1 h 50 min · NR

Released
November 19, 1952
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
History, Drama, Action, Western, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Iron Mistress?"

Questions about The Iron Mistress

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Iron Mistress?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Iron Mistress worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Iron Mistress okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Iron Mistress good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Can I half-watch The Iron Mistress?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.