Icarus
“Truth is the new banned substance.”
Synopsis
While investigating the furtive world of illegal doping in sports, director Bryan Fogel connects with renegade Russian scientist Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov—a pillar of his country’s “anti-doping” program. Over dozens of Skype calls, urine samples, and badly administered hormone injections, Fogel and Rodchenkov grow closer despite shocking allegations that place Rodchenkov at the center of Russia’s state-sponsored Olympic doping program.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-06
Top Cast
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Bryan Fogel
Self
Dave Zabriskie
Self
Don Catlin
Self
Grigory Rodchenkov
Self
Scott Brandt
Self
Ben Stone
Self
Richard Pound
Self
Richard McLaren
Self
Nikita Kamaev
Self (archive footage)
Thomas Bach
Self (archive footage)
Sebastian Coe
Self (archive footage)
Vitaliy Mutko
Self (archive footage)
Dan Cogan
Self (voice)
David Howman
Self
Jacques Rogge
Self (archive footage)
Jim Walden
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 9 DaysSundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 26, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 4, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 27, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Fogel
- Screenplay & Story
- Timothy Rode, Jon Bertain, Bryan Fogel, Mark Monroe
- Original Score
- Adam Peters
- Original Title
- Icarus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Diamond Docs, Impact Partners, Alex Productions, Chicago Media Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Fogel
Timothy Rode, Jon Bertain, Bryan Fogel, Mark Monroe
Adam Peters
Timothy Rode, Jake Swantko
Timothy Rode, Jon Bertain, Kevin Klauber
David Fialkow, Jim Swartz, Bryan Fogel, Dan Cogan, Maiken Baird
Department Leadership Roster
David Fialkow
Producer
Timothy Rode
Director of Photography
Jim Swartz
Producer
Bryan Fogel
Producer
Dan Cogan
Producer
Bryan Fogel
Director
Jake Swantko
Director of Photography
Adam Peters
Original Music Composer
Timothy Rode
Editor
Jon Bertain
Editor
Kevin Klauber
Editor
Timothy Rode
Writer
Jon Bertain
Writer
Bryan Fogel
Writer
Mark Monroe
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Icarus
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What is Icarus about?
While investigating the furtive world of illegal doping in sports, director Bryan Fogel connects with renegade Russian scientist Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov—a pillar of his country’s “anti-doping” program. Over dozens of Skype calls, urine samples, and badly administered hormone injections, Fogel and Rodchenkov grow closer despite shocking allegations that place Rodchenkov at the center of Russia’s state-sponsored Olympic doping program.
Who directed Icarus?
Icarus was directed by Bryan Fogel.
Who stars in Icarus?
The principal cast of Icarus includes Bryan Fogel, Dave Zabriskie, Don Catlin, Grigory Rodchenkov, Scott Brandt.
When was Icarus released and how long is it?
Icarus was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Icarus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Icarus was composed by Adam Peters.