A movie like this is pretty much plotproof, as i could have easily just watched cheng plow through baddies with her mighty sword for an hour and a half whether there was any plot to be had or not, which in retrospect, is exactly what i did. Then one of the crew spots the antenna of a german tank from world war ii sprouting from the sands. The steel lady is a film directed by ewald andre dupont with tab hunter, rod. As they roll across the burning sands in search of civilization, the crew is unaware that hidden within the tank is a fortune in diamonds. Marooned in the sahara desert, airplane pilot mike monohan cameron and his meltingpot crew including a young tab hunter come across a deserted afrika korps tank. Paul mavis is an internationally published film and television historian, a member of the online film critics society, and the author of the espionage filmography. Cheng pei pei is the sister streetfighter of roofhoppin, sword. This product can expose you to some chemicals, which is known to the state of california to cause for more information, go to. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. New and used steel storage tanks for sale tank supplier.
Dehner, who i mostly know from 70s tv, makes a nicely slimy villain. The very definition of a competent b movie adventure, the steel lady, within its parameters, is perfect. Together with the crew of the combat vehicle, our contemporary will pass through the most grandiose tank battle in the history of mankind the battle of. The steel lady is a 1953 american action film directed by ewald andre dupont starring rod. The steel lady also known as treasure of kalifa is a 1953 american action film directed by ewald andre dupont starring rod cameron and tab hunter. Overall, steel rain is an enjoyable production that will definitely appeal to fans of hollywood action blockbusters.
The steel lady not rated 1h 24min action, adventure, drama 9 october 1953 usa cameron finds a tank buried in the arabian desert during wwii, and proceeds to attack the arabs with it. Tank girl cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Black and white film i saw as a kid and have tried to find info on it. When it deals with survival in the desert and the conflict between rod cameron and john dehner this movie is almost as good as the later flight of. However, most of the movie s elements points towards the flick, in a. Their plane is caught in a severe desert sand storm and they must crash land. The elegant unisex watch, which celebrates its centennial this fall, has been a favorite of movie. Although it is not a war movie it has the action and military equipment found in one. Those guys back then were a little stiff on the acting but its. The russians deal with survival, a crazed commander, and harsh conditions.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing tank girl near you. Four gold seekers trapped in the desert by arabs attempt to escape via an old german tank that they discover. Solarmovie best site to watch free movies online and. New and used steel storage tanks for sale savona equipment is a steel tank supplier worldwide. Although its scope is considerably smaller than bogarts saharaa ww2 movie about a wayward tank and its crew struggling to survive it still holds up well as a simple adventure feature and id love it to see it again. The steel lady 1953 four gold seekers trapped in the desert by arabs attempt to escape via an old german tank that they discover. You must cancel before the trial ends to avoid charges. Need to watch the steel lady on your tv or mobile device at home. What they dont know is that hidden on the tank are diamonds. The steel lady is a good movie about survival in the arabian desert. Tiger tanks used 28 volt nominally 24 vdc batteries, as did the planes. The steel lady full frame, manufactured on demand, mono. It turns out that the tank is full of gems, and theres a. Savona equipments inventory of tanks include alloy, aluminum, carbon steel, cryogenic, gas, glass lined, plastic, fiberglass, rubber, and.
The steel lady in the title is an american m24 chaffee light tank dressed up to resemble a wwii german tank. Tank force takes highenergy tank combat with simple controls,deep strategy,cutting edge graphics,and makes it highly accessible to anyone with a. Four stranded oilmen try to cross the sahara in a found world war ii german tank. Ill have to find a copy on dvd and add it to my tank movie collection. Correctiongerman tank engines were gasoline fueled. The steel lady passes my simple thirst test for these kinds of desert. Marooned in the sahara desert, airplane pilot mike monohan and his meltingpot crew including a young tab hunter come across a deserted afrika korps tank. I had never seen either movie for decades,and then i asked my dad about those two movies,explaining to him how they ended,he knew just what i was talking about and told me the titles. I really liked the movie,same with bataan starring robert taylor. They dig it out of the sand, add fuel and head off to a town. Four gold seekers trapped in the desert by arabs attempt to escape via an old german. Birds of prey and the fantabulous emancipation of one harley quinn fri, feb 7. Surviving a plane crash in the sahara, four oilmen find and manage to repair a german afrika corps tank which had been buried in the sand since wwii. Get the best deals on steel tank when you shop the largest online selection at.
Story of four americans in search of oil who get stranded in sahara, take possession of abandoned tank carrying a hoard of jewels. Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the e. Rod cameron in the steel lady 1953 tab hunter, rod cameron, and anthony caruso. Coherent plotting isnt really one of tank girls strong suits in fourcolor or 35millimeter form, but so many things in this movie just happen because its the next thing without rhyme or. Producer edward small specialized in bringing in lowbudget movies that moved. The steel lady 1953 stream and watch online moviefone. An interesting little subplot to this movie is the fact that catton, after witnessing the death of several coworkers from a fall off a building, is now afraid of heights and in fact had retired from iron work to become a bigrig driver. This movie, set in afghanistan, features a soviet tank commanded by a cruel russian officer that gets lost in the wilderness, with enemy troops closing in. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The steel ladys title character refers to an abandoned panzer tank that four oilmen find when they are forced to land in the north african desert. Jump into your tank,roll into the battle fields,fire blow away all enemies in your sights.
A diary and fortunately one of them reads german says that the two mummified remains found there are two of the afrika korps who went south rather than surrender and they died of thirst and starvation. I believe you are remembering the steel lady, a 1953 film also known by an alternate title, treasure of kalifa. Now im 60, and my movie preferences are somewhat more sophisticated than they were 50 years ago, but i still would like to see this movie one more time before im watching flicks on the big screen in the sky. Cameron finds a tank buried in the arabian desert during wwii, and proceeds to attack the arabs with it. Here are a couple of brief descriptions of the plot. Watch the steel lady 1953 online free trial the roku. The film was released in just a few theaters but has become something of a cult classic. The steel lady was one of the best actionadventure b movies i saw back in the 1950s. When their plane crashes in the sahara, pilot mike monohan rod cameron and his crew try to reach civilization in an old german afrika korp tank they find. Watched the steel lady in the fifties with my dad,when i was 6 or 7. Find release information for the steel lady 1953 e. Largest catalog of free movies including the latest and best films around.
They discover a flag on a german tank protruding out of. Paul mavis is an internationally published film and television historian, a member of the online film critics society, and. The steel lady in this crazyquilt actioner is the armored tank commandeered by star rod cameron. Pictured left to right are hunter, erdman, dehner and cameron tcm. Our inventory includes reconditioned, unused, and used tanks. Four part owners of a small oil company are exploring for oil in the years after the end of ww2. The steel lady rod cameron tab hunter john dehner 1953 four gold seekers trapped in the desert by arabs attempt to escape via an old german tank that they discover.
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