The Icicle Thief(1989)
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The Icicle Thief Synopsis
Director Maurizio Nichetti is invited on TV to introduce a screening of his neo-realist classic 'The Icicle Thief'. He is horrified to discover that his black-and-white tale of life in poverty is constantly interrupted by garish color commercials, and even more horrified when a power cut in the studio causes film and commercials to mix up – a glamorous model finds herself in the arms of an unemployed pauper, while his wife finds herself in consumers' heaven. Nichetti has to break into the film to try to sort everything out.
The Icicle Thief (1989) is a comedy film directed by Maurizio Nichetti, released on February 16, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Maurizio Nichetti, Caterina Sylos Labini, Federico Rizzo and Renato Scarpa. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Maurizio Nichetti
- Writers:
- Mauro Monti, Maurizio Nichetti, Maurizio Nichetti
- Producers:
- Ernesto Di Sarro
- Cinematographer:
- Mario Battistoni
- Composer:
- Manuel De Sica
- Production:
- Reteitalia, Bambú Cinema e TV
- Status:
- Released
The Icicle Thief Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maurizio Nichetti
as Self / Antonio Piermattei
Caterina Sylos Labini
as Maria Piermattei
- Federico Rizzo
Federico Rizzo
as Bruno Piermattei
Renato Scarpa
as Don Italo
- Heidi Komarek
Heidi Komarek
as Modella
Carlina Torta
as Telespettatrice
Massimo Sacilotto
as Telespettatore
- Claudio G. Fava
Claudio G. Fava
as Critico
Lella Costa
as Segretaria TV
Marco Zannoni
as Tecnico TV
Anna Maria Torniai
as Sarta TV
Clara Droetto
as Truccatrice TV
Key crew
Directed by Maurizio Nichetti, written by Mauro Monti, Maurizio Nichetti and Maurizio Nichetti, produced by Ernesto Di Sarro.
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The Icicle Thief Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 36 ratings.
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The Icicle Thief – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Icicle Thief online?
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The Icicle Thief (1989) is available to stream on Mediaset Infinity and Cine Comico Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Icicle Thief?
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The main cast of The Icicle Thief (1989) includes Maurizio Nichetti, Caterina Sylos Labini, Federico Rizzo, Renato Scarpa and Heidi Komarek. The film was directed by Maurizio Nichetti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Icicle Thief released?
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The Icicle Thief was released on February 16, 1989 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Icicle Thief worth watching?
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The Icicle Thief (1989) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.