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Ironmaster (1983): Cast

Ironmaster (1983) movie poster

Ironmaster is a 1983 adventure action film directed by Umberto Lenzi, starring Benito Stefanelli as Iksay, Nello Pazzafini and Jacques Herlin. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Ironmaster (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Umberto Lenzi
Genres
Adventure , Action
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ironmaster About?

The premise of Ironmaster without spoilers.

Set in humanity’s earliest age, the film follows a primitive tribe that discovers how to smelt iron and forge weapons, dramatically improving their ability to hunt and defend themselves. As the new technology spreads, internal rivalries ignite, leading the community into a fierce struggle to control the powerful iron arms.

Ironmaster Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • loincloth
  • muscleman
  • volcano
  • stabbing
  • psychotronic film
  • exploitation film
  • italian exploitation
  • female nudity
  • escape
  • man
  • fake wig
  • iron
+38 more
  • tribe
  • battle
  • war hammer
  • rotting flesh
  • desecration
  • funeral
  • forging a sword
  • warrior
  • female warrior
  • neanderthal
  • slingshot
  • torch
  • trophy
  • lion attack
  • lion
  • bison
  • hunt
  • animal killed
  • boar hunt
  • active volcano
  • wooden stake
  • killing a lion
  • animal skin
  • lion mask
  • love interest
  • arms race
  • bow and arrow
  • spear
  • prehistoric times
  • man ape
  • lion head
  • lions mane
  • rivalry
  • skull cracked open
  • coup
  • tribal leader
  • caveman
  • primitive man
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Cast & crew

Ironmaster Cast & Characters

Benito Stefanelli leads the cast as Iksay, with Nello Pazzafini as Vood Henchman and Jacques Herlin as Rag. Directed by Umberto Lenzi; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Umberto Lenzi

More films directed by Umberto Lenzi: Hunt for the Golden Scorpion, Black Demons, Detective Malone and The Hell’s Gate.

Full filmography
Details

Ironmaster Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Barbaren – Stärker als Feuer und Eisen” and “Ironmaster, la guerre du fer”.

Also known as
  • Barbaren – Stärker als Feuer und Eisen
  • Ironmaster, la guerre du fer
  • Er - Stärker als Feuer und Eisen
  • La guerra del hierro
  • Ironmaster - la guerre du fer
  • 钢铁之战
  • Jernets herre
  • Повелитель железа

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FAQ

Ironmaster FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ironmaster, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ironmaster?

Ironmaster runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Ironmaster released?

Ironmaster was released on March 10, 1983.

Who directed Ironmaster?

Ironmaster was directed by Umberto Lenzi.

More films by Umberto Lenzi

Who is in the cast of Ironmaster?

Ironmaster stars Benito Stefanelli as Iksay, Nello Pazzafini as Vood Henchman and Jacques Herlin as Rag, among 18 credited actors.

Does Ironmaster have a post-credit scene?

No. Ironmaster has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ironmaster in?

The original language of Ironmaster is Italian.

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