Ice Station Zebra
“An American nuclear sub... A sky full of Russian paratroopers... A race for the secret of Ice Station Zebra!”
Synopsis
A top-secret Soviet spy satellite -- using stolen Western technology -- malfunctions and then goes into a descent that lands it near an isolated Arctic research encampment called Ice Station Zebra, belonging to the British, which starts sending out distress signals before falling silent. The atomic submarine Tigerfish, commanded by Cmdr. James Ferraday, is dispatched to save them.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Rock Hudson
Cdr. James Ferraday
Ernest Borgnine
Boris Vaslov
Patrick McGoohan
David Jones
Jim Brown
Capt. Leslie Anders
Tony Bill
Lt. Russell Walker
Alf Kjellin
Col. Ostrovsky
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Lt. Cdr. Bob Raeburn
Ted Hartley
Lt. Jonathan Hansen
Murray Rose
Lt. George Mills
Michael T. Mikler
Lt. Courtney Cartwright
Joseph Bernard
Dr. Jack Benning
Jonathan Goldsmith
Russian Aide
Sherwood Price
Lt. Edgar Hackett
Lee Stanley
Lt. Mitgang
John Orchard
Survivor
Jim Dixon
Earl MacAuliffe
Ron Masak
Paul Zabrinczski
Boyd Berlind
Bruce Kentner
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.57x
-$3.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Heyes, W.R. Burnett
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Ice Station Zebra
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.6M
- Production Studios
- Filmways Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sturges
Douglas Heyes, W.R. Burnett, Alistair MacLean, Harry Julian Fink
Michel Legrand
Daniel L. Fapp, John M. Stephens, Nelson Tyler
Ferris Webster
Martin Ransohoff, John Calley
Department Leadership Roster
John Sturges
Director
Douglas Heyes
Screenplay
Bob Herron
Stunt Coordinator
Martin Ransohoff
Producer
John Calley
Producer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Ferris Webster
Editor
W.R. Burnett
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ice Station Zebra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ice Station Zebra about?
A top-secret Soviet spy satellite -- using stolen Western technology -- malfunctions and then goes into a descent that lands it near an isolated Arctic research encampment called Ice Station Zebra, belonging to the British, which starts sending out distress signals before falling silent. The atomic submarine Tigerfish, commanded by Cmdr. James Ferraday, is dispatched to save them.
Who directed Ice Station Zebra?
Ice Station Zebra was directed by John Sturges.
Who stars in Ice Station Zebra?
The principal cast of Ice Station Zebra includes Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, Patrick McGoohan, Jim Brown, Tony Bill.
When was Ice Station Zebra released and how long is it?
Ice Station Zebra was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ice Station Zebra?
Ice Station Zebra had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $4.6M at the worldwide box office (0.57 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Ice Station Zebra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ice Station Zebra was composed by Michel Legrand.
Is Ice Station Zebra based on a book or true story?
Ice Station Zebra is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alistair MacLean".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ice Station Zebra?
Ice Station Zebra holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).