“Burton...Mitchum...Steiger...Enemies...Yet Allies In Combat With Destiny!”
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Breakthrough (1979) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Breakthrough at a Glance
Breakthrough is a 1979 drama, history and war film helmed by Andrew V. McLaglen, with a cast led by Richard Burton, Rod Steiger and Robert Mitchum. It is 1 hour 33 minutes long and came out on March 1, 1979. Breakthrough is rated 5.8/10 by TMDB users across 37 votes.
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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.
Where “Breakthrough” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Richard Burton
Sergeant Steiner
Rod Steiger
General Webster
Robert Mitchum
Colonel Rogers
Véronique Vendell
Yvette
Werner Pochath
Keppel
Klaus Löwitsch
Krüger
Michael Parks
Sergeant Anderson
Helmut Griem
Major Stransky
Curd Jürgens
General Hofmann
Horst Janson
Captain Berger
Joachim Hansen
Captain Kistner
Dieter Schidor
Paul Anselm
Frequently Asked Questions About Breakthrough
When was Breakthrough released?
Breakthrough was released on March 1, 1979.
What is the runtime of Breakthrough?
Breakthrough has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who stars in Breakthrough?
Breakthrough stars Richard Burton as Sergeant Steiner, Rod Steiger as General Webster, Robert Mitchum as Colonel Rogers and Véronique Vendell as Yvette. The cast also includes Werner Pochath, Klaus Löwitsch, Michael Parks and Helmut Griem.
Who directed Breakthrough?
Breakthrough was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
What genre is Breakthrough?
Breakthrough is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama, history and war.
What is the TMDB score of Breakthrough?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.8/10 from 37 votes.
Is Breakthrough part of a movie series?
Yes. On TMDB, Breakthrough belongs to the Cross of Iron Collection.
What movies are similar to Breakthrough?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Breakthrough include When Trumpets Fade (1998), 13 Minutes (2015), Fury (2014), Cross of Iron (1977) and Walking with the Enemy (2014).
Can I stream the full movie of Breakthrough on 123Movies?
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