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In the Region of Ice (1976): Cast

In the Region of Ice (1976) movie poster

In the Region of Ice is a 1976 short film directed by Peter Werner, starring Fionnula Flanagan and Peter Lampert. It runs 37 minutes.

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In the Region of Ice (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
37 min
Director
Peter Werner
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In the Region of Ice About?

The premise of In the Region of Ice without spoilers.

An American Film Institute‑subsidized short features Fionnula Flanagan as a sharp‑tongued but compassionate nun who seeks to thaw the silence of Peter Lempert’s sullen, emotionally disturbed boy. The title alludes to this ‘thawing.’ The film won the Oscar for Best Live‑Action Short and was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.

In the Region of Ice Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • nun
  • catholic school
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

In the Region of Ice Cast

Fionnula Flanagan leads the cast, with Peter Lampert. Directed by Peter Werner.

From the director

More from Peter Werner

More films directed by Peter Werner, best-rated first: No Man's Land, Prosecuting Casey Anthony, Bond of Silence and A Dog Named Christmas.

Full filmography

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In the Region of Ice FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of In the Region of Ice, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In the Region of Ice?

In the Region of Ice runs 37 minutes.

When was In the Region of Ice released?

In the Region of Ice was released on October 6, 1976.

Who directed In the Region of Ice?

In the Region of Ice was directed by Peter Werner.

More films by Peter Werner

Who is in the cast of In the Region of Ice?

In the Region of Ice stars Fionnula Flanagan and Peter Lampert.

Does In the Region of Ice have a post-credit scene?

No. In the Region of Ice has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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