Miracle on Ice (1981): Cast & Plot
Miracle on Ice is a 1981 family drama directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, starring Karl Malden as Herb Brooks, Robert Pierce and Steve Guttenberg. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Director
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Moonlight Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Miracle on Ice About?
The premise of Miracle on Ice without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film chronicles the 1980 United States Olympic hockey team, a collection of amateur players from colleges and clubs across the country. Under the demanding and controversial leadership of coach Herb Brooks, the group is molded into a cohesive unit that triumphs to capture the gold medal at Lake Placid during the Winter Games.
Miracle on Ice Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- winter sports sport
- sports and politics
- propaganda
- 1980s
- lake placid new york
- gold medal
- winter olympics
- cold war
- olympic games
- hockey movie
- ice hockey
- based on true story
Miracle on Ice Cast & Characters
Karl Malden leads the cast as Herb Brooks, with Robert Pierce as Craig Patrick and Steve Guttenberg as Jim Craig. Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern; 42 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steven Hilliard Stern
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Karl Malden as Herb Brooks - Robert Pierce as Craig Patrick
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Steve Guttenberg as Jim Craig -
Andrew Stevens as Mike Eruzione
Also Starring in Miracle on Ice
· 38 more- Al Michaels Al Michaels
- James Brown Reporter #1
- Jessica Walter Pat Brooks
- Michael Cavanaugh George
- Robert F. Lyons Murray
- Eugene Roche Don Craig
- Jerry Houser Lee Auge
- John Lupton Paul Anderson
- Allan Miller Kaminsky
- Frank Birney Mr. Sears
- Peter Horton Jack O'Callahan
- Thomas F. Duffy Dave Christian
- Steve Bond Reporter #2
- Jack Blessing Mark Pavelich
- Barry Michlin The Doctor
- Paul Micale Mr. Eruzione
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- Bob Basso Barkeeper
- David Wallace Bill Baker
- Michael Cumming Mark Johnson
- Rick Dano Dave Silk
- Ken Stovitz Rob McClanahan
- Ted Zeigler Drunk in Bar
- Tom Kindle Referee
- Lillian Müller Stewardess
- Lucinda Dooling Donna
- William Schreiner John Harrington
- Eldon Quick Bank Officer
- Clint Young Man in Bar
- Thomas Babson Steve Thompson
- Nora Gaye Thompson's Girl
- Scott Feraco Ken Morrow
- John Lansing Ed Paradis
- Brian Mozur Ralph Cox
- Steve Schulefand Jack Hughes
- Johnny Segal Buzz Schneider
- Douglas Werner John Grazier
- Joseph Cardinale Watchman
- Jesse Logan Anna
More from Steven Hilliard Stern
More films directed by Steven Hilliard Stern: Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story, Black Fox: Good Men and Bad, Black Fox: The Price of Peace and To Save the Children.
Miracle on Ice Plot Summary
What happens in Miracle on Ice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Hard-driving, no-nonsense coach Herb Brooks pushes 68 of the best college hockey players through a grueling summer training camp in Colorado Springs in 1979, with the tough goal of trimming the roster to 20 for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. Brooks and his assistant coach Craig Patrick must navigate pressure from players’ agents and lawyers who chase professional contracts, even as a standout goaltender Jim Craig worries that pursuing a pro career could strain his family’s finances if he skips the Olympics.
Brooks understands the financial strain and vows to secure a corporate sponsor to keep the team funded, adding a pragmatic edge to the mission that is as much about money as it is about skill.
Full summary
The whole story of Miracle on Ice, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Miracle on Ice?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who served as the head coach of the U.S. hockey team in the film?
Miracle on Ice Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Thavma ston Pago” and “Θαύμα στον Πάγο”.
- Also known as
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- Thavma ston Pago
- Θαύμα στον Πάγο
- Wunder auf dem Eis
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Miracle on Ice FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Miracle on Ice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Miracle on Ice?
Miracle on Ice runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was Miracle on Ice released?
Miracle on Ice was released on March 1, 1981.
Who directed Miracle on Ice?
Miracle on Ice was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.
More films by Steven Hilliard Stern Who is in the cast of Miracle on Ice?
Miracle on Ice stars Karl Malden as Herb Brooks, Robert Pierce as Craig Patrick and Steve Guttenberg as Jim Craig, among 42 credited actors.
Does Miracle on Ice have a post-credit scene?
No. Miracle on Ice has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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