The Iceman Cometh
“They drank and they dreamed...tomorrow they would conquer the world...then along came Hickey.”
Synopsis
Set in 1912, inside a dive bar named The Last Chance Saloon, its destitute patrons eagerly await the arrival of Hickey, who arrives annually and props everyone up with free drinks and spirited stories of his travels. However, when Hickey does show up this year, it is with a message of temperance and an exhortation to give up hopeless dreams and face reality.
Top Cast
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Lee Marvin
Theodore 'Hickey' Hickman
Fredric March
Harry Hope
Robert Ryan
Larry Slade
Jeff Bridges
Don Parritt
Bradford Dillman
Willie Oban
Sorrell Booke
Hugo Kalmar
Hildy Brooks
Margie
Juno Dawson
Pearl
Evans Evans
Cora
Martyn Green
Cecil Lewis
Moses Gunn
Joe Mott
Clifton James
Pat McGloin
John McLiam
Jimmy Tomorrow
Stephen Pearlman
Chuck Morelo
Tom Pedi
Rocky Pioggi
George Voskovec
Piet Wetjoen
Don McGovern
Moran
Bart Burns
Lieb
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Quinn Curtiss
- Original Title
- The Iceman Cometh
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 59m
- Production Studios
- Cinévision Ltée, The American Film Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Thomas Quinn Curtiss, Eugene O'Neill, Edward Anhalt
Ralph Woolsey
Harold F. Kress
Edward Lewis, Ely A. Landau
Department Leadership Roster
John Frankenheimer
Director
Thomas Quinn Curtiss
Screenplay
Ely A. Landau
Producer
Ralph Woolsey
Director of Photography
Harold F. Kress
Editor
Jack Martin Smith
Production Design
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 Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Iceman Cometh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Iceman Cometh about?
Set in 1912, inside a dive bar named The Last Chance Saloon, its destitute patrons eagerly await the arrival of Hickey, who arrives annually and props everyone up with free drinks and spirited stories of his travels. However, when Hickey does show up this year, it is with a message of temperance and an exhortation to give up hopeless dreams and face reality.
Who directed The Iceman Cometh?
The Iceman Cometh was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in The Iceman Cometh?
The principal cast of The Iceman Cometh includes Lee Marvin, Fredric March, Robert Ryan, Jeff Bridges, Bradford Dillman.
When was The Iceman Cometh released and how long is it?
The Iceman Cometh was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 3h 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Iceman Cometh?
The Iceman Cometh holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).