The Ice Pirates
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Synopsis
In the not too distant future, where by far the most precious commodity in the galaxy is water. The last surviving water planet was somehow removed to the unreachable centre of the galaxy at the end of the galactic trade wars. The galaxy is ruled by an evil emperor presiding over a trade oligarchy that controls all mining and sale of ice from asteroids and comets.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Ice Pirates (1984) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-26
Top Cast
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Robert Urich
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Mary Crosby
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Michael D. Roberts
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Anjelica Huston
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Jeremy West
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Bruce Vilanch
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Alan Caillou
Count Paisley
Marcia Lewis
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Daryl Keith Roach
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Robert Symonds
Lanky Nibs
Gary Brockette
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Rockne Tarkington
Patch
Ian Abercrombie
Hymie
Dolores Albin
Old Karina
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.58x
+$5.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stewart Raffill
- Screenplay & Story
- Stewart Raffill, Stanford Sherman
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- The Ice Pirates
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.3M
- Production Studios
- JF Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stewart Raffill
Stewart Raffill, Stanford Sherman
Bruce Broughton
Matthew F. Leonetti
Tom Walls
John Foreman
Department Leadership Roster
Stewart Raffill
Director
John Foreman
Producer
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Daniel Paredes
Costume Design
Tom Walls
Editor
Stewart Raffill
Writer
Stanford Sherman
Writer
Max W. Anderson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ice Pirates
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ice Pirates about?
In the not too distant future, where by far the most precious commodity in the galaxy is water. The last surviving water planet was somehow removed to the unreachable centre of the galaxy at the end of the galactic trade wars. The galaxy is ruled by an evil emperor presiding over a trade oligarchy that controls all mining and sale of ice from asteroids and comets.
Who directed The Ice Pirates?
The Ice Pirates was directed by Stewart Raffill.
Who stars in The Ice Pirates?
The principal cast of The Ice Pirates includes Robert Urich, Mary Crosby, Michael D. Roberts, Anjelica Huston, John Matuszak.
When was The Ice Pirates released and how long is it?
The Ice Pirates was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Ice Pirates?
The Ice Pirates had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $14.3M at the worldwide box office (1.58 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Ice Pirates?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ice Pirates was composed by Bruce Broughton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ice Pirates?
The Ice Pirates holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).