The Iceman Cometh(1973)
They drank and they dreamed...tomorrow they would conquer the world...then along came Hickey.
The Iceman Cometh 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.
The Iceman Cometh (1973) is a drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, released on November 10, 1973 with a runtime of 3h 59m. It stars Lee Marvin, Fredric March, Robert Ryan and Jeff Bridges. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers:
- Thomas Quinn Curtiss, Eugene O'Neill, Edward Anhalt
- Producers:
- Ely A. Landau
- Cinematographer:
- Ralph Woolsey
- Production:
- Cinévision Ltée, The American Film Theatre
- Status:
- Released
The Iceman Cometh Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee Marvin
as Theodore 'Hickey' Hickman
Fredric March
as Harry Hope
Robert Ryan
as Larry Slade
Jeff Bridges
as Don Parritt
Bradford Dillman
as Willie Oban
Sorrell Booke
as Hugo Kalmar
Hildy Brooks
as Margie
Juno Dawson
as Pearl
Evans Evans
as Cora
Martyn Green
as Cecil Lewis
Moses Gunn
as Joe Mott
Clifton James
as Pat McGloin
Key crew
Directed by John Frankenheimer, written by Thomas Quinn Curtiss, Eugene O'Neill and Edward Anhalt, produced by Ely A. Landau.
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The Iceman Cometh Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 33 ratings.
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The Iceman Cometh – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Iceman Cometh online?
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The Iceman Cometh (1973) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection and Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Iceman Cometh?
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The main cast of The Iceman Cometh (1973) includes Lee Marvin, Fredric March, Robert Ryan, Jeff Bridges and Bradford Dillman. The film was directed by John Frankenheimer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Iceman Cometh released?
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The Iceman Cometh was released on November 10, 1973 and runs for 3h 59m.
Is The Iceman Cometh worth watching?
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The Iceman Cometh (1973) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.