Breaking Ice
“The incredible true story of the Irish bobsleigh team.”
Synopsis
In 1986 a London-Irishman by the name of Larry Tracey took it upon himself to form the Irish Bobsleigh and Luge Association. He recruited a group of elite Irish rowers and set his sights on qualifying the team for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Having achieved qualification for the games, the stage was set for an historic Olympic debut. But one thing stood in their way; the Olympic Council of Ireland. Despite qualifying for the games, the OCI refused to allow them to compete at the games in Calgary, which saw the famous Jamaican bobsleigh team become Olympic heroes. Undeterred, the team evolved and set their sights on the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville, France.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Branagan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Branagan
- Original Title
- Breaking Ice
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Liberty Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Branagan
Jason Branagan
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Jason Branagan
Director
Jason Branagan
Writer
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What is Breaking Ice about?
In 1986 a London-Irishman by the name of Larry Tracey took it upon himself to form the Irish Bobsleigh and Luge Association. He recruited a group of elite Irish rowers and set his sights on qualifying the team for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Having achieved qualification for the games, the stage was set for an historic Olympic debut. But one thing stood in their way; the Olympic Council of Ireland. Despite qualifying for the games, the OCI refused to allow them to compete at the games in Calgary, which saw the famous Jamaican bobsleigh team become Olympic heroes. Undeterred, the team evolved and set their sights on the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville, France.
Who directed Breaking Ice?
Breaking Ice was directed by Jason Branagan.
Who stars in Breaking Ice?
The principal cast of Breaking Ice includes Peter Donohue, Paul Hyland, Barry John Kinsella, Nicky Lane, Gerry Macken.
When was Breaking Ice released and how long is it?
Breaking Ice was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.