Ironside (1967): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Ironside is a 1967 crime drama directed by James Goldstone, starring Raymond Burr as Robert Ironside, Don Galloway and Barbara Anderson. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes. Stream it on The Roku Channel.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- James Goldstone
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ironside About?
The premise of Ironside without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being shot while vacationing, San Francisco’s tough chief of detectives Robert Ironside survives but is left paraplegic. Denied reinstatement, he obtains permission to investigate as a civilian volunteer. Assisted by former protégés Det. Sgt. Ed Brown, Officer Eve Whitfield, and new aide‑driver Mark Sanger, Ironside pursues the conspirators behind the attempt on his life.
Ironside Themes & Keywords
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- man uses a wheelchair
- police
- san francisco california
- character name as title
- bare chested male
- volunteer
- vacation
- paraplegic
- left for dead
- wheelchair
- criminal investigation
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- 1960s
- disabled
- attempted murder
- california
- one word title
- surname as title
- police detective
- private detective
Where to Watch Ironside
Stream it on The Roku Channel. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Ironside Cast & Characters
Raymond Burr leads the cast as Robert Ironside, with Don Galloway as Det. Sgt. Ed Brown and Barbara Anderson as Eve Whitfield. Directed by James Goldstone; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Goldstone
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Raymond Burr as Robert Ironside - Don Galloway as Det. Sgt. Ed Brown
- Barbara Anderson as Eve Whitfield
- Don Mitchell as Mark Sanger
Also Starring in Ironside
· 18 more- Gene Lyons Police Commissioner Dennis Randall
- Stuart Margolin News Show Staff (uncredited)
- Wally Cox Scoutmaster
- Antonio Fargas T.D. Harris (uncredited)
- Kim Darby Ellen Wells
- Eddie Firestone Wheels Montana
- David Sheiner Doctor
- William O'Connell Curator (uncredited)
- Lilia Skala Sister Agatha
- Theo Marcuse Bartender
- Tony Dante Pressman Bar
- Geraldine Brooks Honor Thompson
- Joel Fabiani Dr. Schley
- Grace Lee Whitney Stripper (uncredited)
- Nicholas Colasanto Mr. Matling (uncredited)
- Ayllene Gibbons Baby Peggy Marvel
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- Terrence O'Flaherty Announcer
- Bruce Garrick Billy Matling
Ironside Plot Summary
What happens in Ironside from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The series centers on former San Francisco Police Department Chief of Detectives Robert T. Ironside, Raymond Burr, a Navy veteran and widower who, after a sniper’s bullet paralyzes him from the waist down, relies on a wheelchair to continue serving the city he loves. ” He achieves this by staging a press conference and persuading Police Commissioner Dennis Randall, Gene Lyons, to meet his unconventional terms. By the end of the pilot, Ironside not only solves the ambush that changed his life but also seeds a new team, requesting Ed Brown and Eve Whitfield to be his private law enforcement squad, forging a partnership built on trust, wit, and tenacity. Don Galloway embodies Det. Sgt.
Full summary
The whole story of Ironside, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Ironside?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrayed the title character, former Chief of Detectives Robert T. Ironside?
Cars in Ironside
18 cars on screen, including the 1940 Ford unknown and the 1954 Dodge C-Series.
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1962 Ford Country Sedan Minor role -
1961 Pontiac Ambulance Minor role
Ironside Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Der Chef: Ein beinah tödlicher Fall” and “Der Tote, der nicht sterben durfte”.
- Also known as
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- Der Chef: Ein beinah tödlicher Fall
- Der Tote, der nicht sterben durfte
- Ein beinah tödlicher Fall
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Movies Like Ironside
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Iron Angel, Back to the Streets of San Francisco and Man of Iron.
Ironside FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Ironside, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ironside?
Ironside runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Ironside released?
Ironside was released on March 28, 1967.
Who directed Ironside?
Ironside was directed by James Goldstone.
More films by James Goldstone Who is in the cast of Ironside?
Ironside stars Raymond Burr as Robert Ironside, Don Galloway as Det. Sgt. Ed Brown and Barbara Anderson as Eve Whitfield, among 22 credited actors.
Where can I watch Ironside?
In the US, Ironside is streaming on The Roku Channel (availability from JustWatch).
Does Ironside have a post-credit scene?
No. Ironside has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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