Ice-Breaker: The '72 Summit Series
Synopsis
September 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the Summit Series, the iconic hockey tournament that pitted the best players from Canada against the best from the Soviet Union. This documentary enlarges the canvas to tell the story from the unique perspectives of a diverse group who are rarely, if ever, heard: diplomats, NHL hockey legends, Soviet players, journalists, fans, broadcasters, business leaders and Team Canada’s Chairman – all reveal untold stories about what happened before, during, and after September ‘72.
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Wayne Gretzky
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Angela James
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Ron MacLean
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Margaret Trudeau
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Terry Mosher
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Mike Keenan
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Alan Eagleson
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Harnarayan Singh
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Vladislav Tretiak
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Igor Larionov
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Danièle Sauvageau
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Brian Conacher
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Liam Maguire
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Phil Esposito
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Paul Henderson
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Ken Dryden
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Boris Mikhailov
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Gary J. Smith
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robbie Hart
- Original Title
- Ice-Breaker: The '72 Summit Series
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Punjabi, Russian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- White Pine Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robbie Hart
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Robbie Hart
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What is Ice-Breaker: The '72 Summit Series about?
September 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the Summit Series, the iconic hockey tournament that pitted the best players from Canada against the best from the Soviet Union. This documentary enlarges the canvas to tell the story from the unique perspectives of a diverse group who are rarely, if ever, heard: diplomats, NHL hockey legends, Soviet players, journalists, fans, broadcasters, business leaders and Team Canada’s Chairman – all reveal untold stories about what happened before, during, and after September ‘72.
Who directed Ice-Breaker: The '72 Summit Series?
Ice-Breaker: The '72 Summit Series was directed by Robbie Hart.
Who stars in Ice-Breaker: The '72 Summit Series?
The principal cast of Ice-Breaker: The '72 Summit Series includes Wayne Gretzky, Angela James, Ron MacLean, Margaret Trudeau, Terry Mosher.
When was Ice-Breaker: The '72 Summit Series released and how long is it?
Ice-Breaker: The '72 Summit Series was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.