The Iceman (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Iceman is a 2013 biographical thriller directed by Ariel Vromen, starring Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder and Ray Liotta. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $4.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Ariel Vromen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Millennium Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Iceman About?
The premise of The Iceman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This is the true story of George Gervin, nicknamed "The Iceman," who dominated the NBA as its leading scorer for four seasons. Known for his icy demeanor and remarkable scoring ability, Gervin's calculated approach and relentless drive propelled him to the top. The film explores his rise to prominence and the intense focus that defined his reign as a basketball icon.
The Iceman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on true story
- contract killer
- murder of a girl
- crime family
- gambino crime family
- lucchese crime family
- arrest
- year 1964
- mob enforcer
- overhead camera shot
- body in a trunk
- character name as title
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- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- doorbell
- hanging upside down
- losing temper
- male in a shower
- tv news
- watching tv
- 1980s
- killer
- serial killer crime
- wife
- man holds a baby
- mustached man
- father beats his son
- film lab
- murder
- family man
- newscast
- persian cat
- shot multiple times
- limb in traction
- ice cream man
- road rage
- poem
- reckless driving
- fender bender
- birthday cake
- discovering a dead body
- praying
- chrysler new yorker
- coitus interruptus
- pregnancy
- dismembered body
- baby bottle
- scuffle
- toasting with a drink
- holding someone's head underwater
- reference to the disney corporation
The Iceman Cast
Michael Shannon leads the cast, with Winona Ryder and Ray Liotta. Directed by Ariel Vromen; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ariel Vromen
Also Starring in The Iceman
· 3 moreMore from Ariel Vromen
More films directed by Ariel Vromen, best-rated first: The Angel, Criminal, 1992 and Danika.
The Iceman Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Iceman 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 66% User score
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
11 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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The Iceman Plot Summary
What happens in The Iceman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
When a man insults Richard Kuklinski Michael Shannon’s girlfriend during a game of pool, he follows the man to his car and murders him by slashing his throat.
Kuklinski marries Deborah Winona Ryder in 1964, and the couple have two daughters.
On the surface, he presents himself as a normal and successful working man, but he harbors a dark, violent side that he keeps hidden from family and colleagues.
As a boy he and his younger brother endured brutal beatings from their immigrant Polish father, shaping them into emotionally disturbed, sadistic young men. His brother is serving a life sentence in prison for raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl.
Full summary
The whole story of The Iceman, scene by scene
The Iceman Box Office
The Iceman grossed $4.6 million worldwide. $2 million came from the US and Canada and $2.6 million (57%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4.6M
- US & Canada
- $2M
- International
- $2.6M
The Iceman Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Iceman.
How Well Do You Know The Iceman?
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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Which actor plays the role of Richard Kuklinski in the film?
Cars in The Iceman
31 cars on screen, including the 1976 Lincoln Continental and the Grumman-Olson Kurb Side.
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1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 W115 Important role -
1970 Buick Electra 225 Minor role
The Iceman Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “送冰的人” and “Um Homem de Família”.
- Also known as
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- 送冰的人
- Um Homem de Família
- The Iceman (El hombre de hielo)
- Le tueur à gages
- Холоднокровний
- Ледения
- El hombre de hielo
- Ледяной
- 冰人
- Katil
- O Homem de Gelo
- Iceman: Historia mordercy
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- A Jégember
- אייסמן
- Ledeni ubojica
- 아이스맨
- Крижаний
- Хладнокръвният
- 急凍殺手
- Ledo žmogus
- THE ICEMAN 氷の処刑人
- Ledeni mož
- Sát Thủ Máu Lạnh
- เชือดโหดจุดเยือกแข็ง
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The Iceman FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Iceman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Iceman?
The Iceman runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Iceman released?
The Iceman was released on May 3, 2013.
Who directed The Iceman?
The Iceman was directed by Ariel Vromen.
More films by Ariel Vromen Who is in the cast of The Iceman?
The Iceman stars Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder and Ray Liotta, among 7 credited actors.
How much did The Iceman make at the box office?
The Iceman grossed $4.6 million worldwide ($2 million domestic, $2.6 million international).
How is The Iceman rated?
The Iceman has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 60 on Metacritic, 66% on TMDB and 3.2/5 on Letterboxd.
Does The Iceman have a post-credit scene?
No. The Iceman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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