Breakthrough (1979)
- IMDb Rating5.8
- Year1979
- Release dateMar 01, 1979
- StarsRichard Burton, Rod Steiger, Robert Mitchum, Véronique Vendell
Breakthrough
Starting in late May 1944, during the German retreat on the Eastern Front, Captain Stransky (Helmut Griem) orders Sergeant Steiner (Richard Burton) to blow up a railway tunnel to prevent Russian forces from using it. Steiner's platoon fails in its mission by coming up against a Russian tank. Steiner then takes a furlough to Paris just as the Allies launch their invasion of Normandy.
Breakthrough Synopsis
Breakthrough (1979) holds a 5.8/10 audience rating on 1337x. "Burton...Mitchum...Steiger...Enemies...Yet Allies In Combat With Destiny!" This captivating Drama and History film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Richard Burton, Rod Steiger, Robert Mitchum, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Starting in late May 1944, during the German retreat on the Eastern Front, Captain Stransky (Helmut Griem) orders Sergeant Steiner (Richard Burton) to blow up a railway tunnel to prevent Russian force...
