Ice Palace
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Synopsis
Alaska: America's last great wilderness frontier. A land of primitive grandeur, of glaciers, mountains and ice-fields. And of ambitious cannery tycoon Zeb "Czar" Kennedy and rugged activist leader Thor Storm, two rough-hewn men whose bitter 40-year rivalry mirrored their powerful land's struggle for statehood.
Top Cast
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Richard Burton
Zeb Kennedy
Robert Ryan
Thor Storm
Carolyn Jones
Bridie Ballantyne
George Takei
Wang
Diane McBain
Christine Storm
Martha Hyer
Dorothy Wendt Kennedy
Jim Backus
Dave Husack
Shirley Knight
Grace Kennedy
Sheila Bromley
Lucy Husack
Ray Danton
Bay Husack
Karl Swenson
Scotty Ballantyne
Barry Kelley
Einer Wendt
Steve Harris
Christopher Storm
Sheridan Comerate
Ross Guildenstern
I. Stanford Jolley
Mr. Lawson
Carol Nicholson
Grace Kennedy (as a child)
Alan Roberts
Christopher Storm (as a child)
Sam McDaniel
George, the train porter
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Kleiner
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Ice Palace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Sherman
Harry Kleiner, Edna Ferber
Max Steiner
Joseph F. Biroc
William H. Ziegler
Henry Blanke, Harry Kleiner
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Sherman
Director
Harry Kleiner
Screenplay
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Henry Blanke
Producer
Harry Kleiner
Producer
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ice Palace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ice Palace about?
Alaska: America's last great wilderness frontier. A land of primitive grandeur, of glaciers, mountains and ice-fields. And of ambitious cannery tycoon Zeb "Czar" Kennedy and rugged activist leader Thor Storm, two rough-hewn men whose bitter 40-year rivalry mirrored their powerful land's struggle for statehood.
Who directed Ice Palace?
Ice Palace was directed by Vincent Sherman.
Who stars in Ice Palace?
The principal cast of Ice Palace includes Richard Burton, Robert Ryan, Carolyn Jones, George Takei, Diane McBain.
When was Ice Palace released and how long is it?
Ice Palace was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Ice Palace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ice Palace was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Ice Palace based on a book or true story?
Ice Palace is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edna Ferber".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ice Palace?
Ice Palace holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).