The Iron Woman (film)

The Iron Woman is a 1987 American drama film directed by Tom Kennedy. It stars Ted Shackelford, Kate Vernon, and Richard Roundtree. The film centers on Doug Thorson (Shackelford), a successful businessman and former football star struggling with alcoholism. His life spirals out of control, affecting his relationships with his wife Sarah (Vernon) and those around him. The film explores themes of addiction, recovery, and the impact of alcoholism on families. Richard Roundtree plays a supporting role, offering guidance to Doug. The film is sometimes categorized as a television movie, though it received limited theatrical release in some markets.