The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1998): Cast & Plot
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit is a 1998 family comedy directed by Stuart Gordon, starring Joe Mantegna as Gomez, Clifton Collins Jr. and Esai Morales. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- Stuart Gordon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Touchstone Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit About?
The premise of The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Gomez, a middle‑aged man, longs to buy a striking white suit but lacks the money. He discovers four other men his size and offers each $20 for an hour of wear. The magical suit not only looks impressive—it makes the wearer’s wishes come true, leading each of the five to experience unexpected consequences.
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- suit
- poet
- con man
- guitar
- white suit
- money
- transformation
- latino
- male female relationship
- east los angeles california
- based on play
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit Cast & Characters
Joe Mantegna leads the cast as Gomez, with Clifton Collins Jr. as Martinez and Esai Morales as Dominguez. Directed by Stuart Gordon; 21 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stuart Gordon
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Joe Mantegna as Gomez -
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Esai Morales as Dominguez - Gregory Sierra as Villanazul
Also Starring in The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
· 17 more- Liz Torres Ruby Escadrillo
- Edward James Olmos Vamanos
- Tony Plana Victor Medina
- Sid Caesar Sid Zellman
- Renee Victor Grandmother
- Howard Morris Leo Zellman
- Lisa Vidal Ramona
- Melissa Hurley Dancer
- Sandra Cevallos Dancer
- Micki Duran Dancer
- Bodie Olmos Dancer
- Thomas Bradford Paramedic
- Maria Carmen Dancer
- Linda Cevallos Dancer
- Jovanna Vitiello Dancer
- Kristie Capozzoli Dancer
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More from Stuart Gordon
More films directed by Stuart Gordon, best-rated first: Re-Animator, Edmond, From Beyond and The Dolls.
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit Plot Summary
What happens in The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In East Los Angeles, Jose Martinez is a poor, hopeful young man who adores the girl next door. One tense night, a strange man eyes him, and in a panic he discards his wallet, leaving only a last $20 behind as he bolts away. Cornered in a shadowed alley, that same man returns the money and measures Martinez’s build, revealing himself as Gómez. This encounter pulls Martinez into a strange, dreamlike plan.
Full summary
The whole story of The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit, scene by scene
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit Trailers & Videos
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What color is the special suit that the characters pool money to buy?
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Ein Anzug für jede Gelegenheit” and “O Terno Encantado”.
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- Ein Anzug für jede Gelegenheit
- O Terno Encantado
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The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit?
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit released?
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit was released on January 23, 1998.
Who directed The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit?
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit was directed by Stuart Gordon.
More films by Stuart Gordon Who is in the cast of The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit?
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit stars Joe Mantegna as Gomez, Clifton Collins Jr. as Martinez and Esai Morales as Dominguez, among 21 credited actors.
Does The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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