Iron Man
Iron Man

Iron Man

1951Movie82 minEnglish

An ambitious coal miner is talked into becoming a boxer by his gambler brother.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: A.E. FosterGenres: Short, Drama, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

A former industrialist, disgraced and impoverished, seeks revenge on his former business partner who betrayed him. He plans to use a powerful new invention to achieve his goals. However, his scheme is complicated by a woman from his past and the moral implications of his actions.

Critical Reception

Iron Man is a lesser-known film noir that explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and redemption. While not a mainstream hit, it has been appreciated by genre enthusiasts for its gritty atmosphere and dramatic performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its classic film noir atmosphere and suspenseful plot.
  • Offers a compelling, albeit bleak, look at the consequences of greed.
  • Notable for its period setting and dramatic performances.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often highlight the film's effectiveness as a noir thriller, appreciating its character-driven drama and atmospheric tension.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film predates the Marvel Comics character Iron Man by several decades and is an unrelated film noir.

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Now I did struggle with the idea of Jeff Chandler as a red-misted boxing champion, but here he acquits him self adequately enough. He's coal miner "Coke" who dreams of wedding his girl "Rose" (Evelyn Keyes) and buying a radio store. His rat...