Joshik Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 Things I’ve learned from watching "Cross of Iron": "He said YES… didn’t he, Kepler… he said YES! Didn’t he, Kepler?!? It is quite amusing to be called an "ehr-row-ik orr-ses aah-sss." A German officer can have a really swinging time, especially if he is stationed in the south of France. Russian soldiers under the age of twelve tend to look alike. Germans have the ability to tear through a salad bar, just like they tore through Poland and France. Private Deitz must not have been able to avoid the sunlight. Never, ever, attempt to sodomize a Russian. Steiner isn’t a man… he’s a MYTH. The most battle-hardened German can be brought to a dead standstill with a big, juicy kiss. German moustaches are a bad idea. A favorite tactic of saboteurs was to sneak into German banquets and spike the punch bowl with Acid. Russians are good on the attack, but don’t hire them to guard anything important. "Demarcation" is a poor choice for a password. Germans can handle all sorts of difficult fighting, but they get a bit weirded out watching their officers take a leak. Dirt, combined with natural body oils, renders you waterproof. And stinky. All that you are now, and all that you may become, is entirely dependent on this present company. The Eastern Front is more enjoyable than a naughty German nurse. And finally… Need to know where the Iron Crosses grow? Ask Steiner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Commissar Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 The movie was great. The little children sing-song playing in the background of a fierce fire fight really has a chilling effect on the viewer. ------------------ "...Every position, every meter of Soviet soil must be defended to the last drop of blood..." - Segment from Order 227 "Not a step back" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlichtingen Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 Hänschen klein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Steiner Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 Hi Joshik Originally posted by Joshik: Things I’ve learned from watching "Cross of Iron": Need to know where the Iron Crosses grow? Ask Steiner. Ah but I'm not telling Cheers ------------------ Sgt Steiner Belfast NI UK [This message has been edited by Sgt Steiner (edited 02-20-2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesreidau Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 Joshik, that is hilarious..but you missed the part about attacking, counter-attacking and defending! Just like in all my CM battles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 Originally posted by Wesreidau: Joshik, that is hilarious..but you missed the part about attacking, counter-attacking and defending! Just like in all my CM battles. LOL! I know exactly what you mean! I can hear my men saying "I need to reload! How do I reload?!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfLord Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 LOL, great post Joshik. Its about time someone acknowledged this great movie as Iv'e been recommending it for eons on this board Here's another recommendation...the 1956 WWII movie "Attack!". I know, I know...a 1950s American WWII flick. However, this one is definately NOT like the others as it is an extremely grim study of psychosis and vengence. The masterful Jack Palance plays the victimized American soldier seeking to avenge the deaths of his buddies due to a psychotic and inept Col. played by Eddie Albert ( a surprisingly awesome performance by him). As a bonus it has a fairly chilling "Panzer rolling over the GI" scene. BTW, this is the only American WWII flick of the time in which the US Army would NOT participate in its making. Nothing was glossed over and "glorified" in this one. [This message has been edited by WolfLord (edited 02-20-2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 You forgot to add: Never, never put a thing where it's not meant to go, unless you want it removed permantly! *OUCH* Mace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanonier Reichmann Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 One thing I learned from the movie was what a piss poor actor Maximillian Schell is. BLEAH! Regards Jim R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeski Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 Where can I get this movie? Can I rent it from blockbuster? Or do I have to buy it? Thanks ------------------ "If you're in a war, instead of throwing a hand grenade at the enemy, throw one of those small pumpkins. Maybe it'll make everyone think how stupid war is, and while they are thinking, you can throw a real grenade at them." - Jack Handey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GillFish Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 joeski: Both Amazon.com and Internet Movie Database (imdb.com) carry this movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malthoff Posted February 22, 2001 Share Posted February 22, 2001 Great Post. Thanks for the movie tip wolflord. Pecinpah was ahead of his time with those slow motion action sequences. I think he also directed The Wild Bunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinCheng+ Posted February 22, 2001 Share Posted February 22, 2001 Hehe, actually imdb.com points to amazon.com. I have ordered this goodie. IIRC, it is on dvd. Griffin. Originally posted by GillFish: joeski: Both Amazon.com and Internet Movie Database (imdb.com) carry this movie. ------------------ "When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI." "Can't get enough Tank?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshik Posted February 22, 2001 Author Share Posted February 22, 2001 More things I’ve learned from watching "Cross of Iron": German regiments were often supported by a company of Kinderzingers, who would inspire the troops with their haunting melodies. Always look both ways before crossing the street. German soliders tend to get killed in slow motion. The cure for concussion? A bottle of vodka and a good schtup! After the war, Col. Brandt emigrated to the United States, changed his name, and developed a fondness for underage girls. Shiny, new leather coats don’t stand a chance on the Eastern Front. Gnarly knit caps, however, last forever. By the end of the campaign, Capt. Treblig had more ventilation than most T-34s. You can always find the cutest girls in the hottub. Photos of war atrocities are a good source of cheap entertainment. The Russians can spot cheap footwear a mile away. And finally… The German policy of "don’t ask, don’t tell" didn’t work too well, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malthoff Posted February 22, 2001 Share Posted February 22, 2001 joshik..you have your **** together. love to fight in your unit!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfLord Posted February 22, 2001 Share Posted February 22, 2001 Griffin, if you can still change your order to VHS Widescreen, you may want to do so. The DVD transfer of Cross of Iron is absolutely horrible. The VHS tape actually LOOKS BETTER than the DVD...belive it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinCheng+ Posted February 22, 2001 Share Posted February 22, 2001 Rgr that Wolf! ------------------ "When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI." "Can't get enough Tank?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Warrior Posted February 22, 2001 Share Posted February 22, 2001 If you liked the movie you should really like the book. I thought the book was much better than the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holdit Posted February 22, 2001 Share Posted February 22, 2001 Originally posted by Midnight Warrior: If you liked the movie you should really like the book. I thought the book was much better than the movie. Quite. If you've read the book, you realise that, while visually well done (apart from the bloody annoying slow motion), the film is actually pretty mediocre. "Crack of doom" aka "The Savage Mountain" is another Willi Heinrich novel I'd highly recommend. [This message has been edited by Holdit (edited 02-22-2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crepitis Posted February 22, 2001 Share Posted February 22, 2001 Wolflord,cheers I remember seeing that movie years ago and never knew what it was called!After many frustrating attempts at finding the name by asking friends if they had seen it,all with negative results.You are right,it is a very good movie,and well ahead of its time with its "war is hell"message.Cheers,Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaSCa Posted February 22, 2001 Share Posted February 22, 2001 The "Dolby Digital Mono" sound track on the DVD also drove me nuts. They could have at least remixed the sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberfox Posted February 22, 2001 Share Posted February 22, 2001 This movie Cross of Iron will be on the Dutch televsion friday next week. Cyberfox http://www.Rugged-Defense.nl/cm/cm.htm RDCM Ladder!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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