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Iceman

  • 19841984
  • PGPG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
5.6K
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Timothy Hutton, Lindsay Crouse, and John Lone in Iceman (1984)
A prehistoric Neanderthal man found frozen in ice is revived by an arctic exploration team, who then attempt to use him for their own scientific means.
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A prehistoric Neanderthal man found frozen in ice is revived by an arctic exploration team, who then attempt to use him for their own scientific means.A prehistoric Neanderthal man found frozen in ice is revived by an arctic exploration team, who then attempt to use him for their own scientific means.A prehistoric Neanderthal man found frozen in ice is revived by an arctic exploration team, who then attempt to use him for their own scientific means.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
5.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Fred Schepisi
  • Writers
    • Chip Proser(screenplay)
    • John Drimmer(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Timothy Hutton
    • Lindsay Crouse
    • John Lone
Top credits
  • Director
    • Fred Schepisi
  • Writers
    • Chip Proser(screenplay)
    • John Drimmer(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Timothy Hutton
    • Lindsay Crouse
    • John Lone
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 43User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
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    Timothy Hutton and John Lone in Iceman (1984)
    Timothy Hutton and John Lone in Iceman (1984)
    Timothy Hutton and John Lone in Iceman (1984)
    Timothy Hutton and John Lone in Iceman (1984)
    John Lone and James Tolkan in Iceman (1984)
    Timothy Hutton and John Lone in Iceman (1984)
    Timothy Hutton and John Lone in Iceman (1984)
    Timothy Hutton and John Lone in Iceman (1984)
    Timothy Hutton and Lindsay Crouse in Iceman (1984)
    Timothy Hutton and John Lone in Iceman (1984)
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    Timothy Hutton and John Lone in Iceman (1984)

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    Timothy Hutton
    Timothy Hutton
    • Dr. Stanley Shephardas Dr. Stanley Shephard
    Lindsay Crouse
    Lindsay Crouse
    • Dr. Diane Bradyas Dr. Diane Brady
    John Lone
    John Lone
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Josef Sommer
    Josef Sommer
    • Whitmanas Whitman
    David Strathairn
    David Strathairn
    • Dr. Singeas Dr. Singe
    Philip Akin
    • Dr. Vermeilas Dr. Vermeil
    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Loomisas Loomis
    Amelia Hall
    • Mabelas Mabel
    Richard Monette
    • Hoganas Hogan
    James Tolkan
    James Tolkan
    • Maynardas Maynard
    Stephen E. Miller
    Stephen E. Miller
    • Temp Docas Temp Doc
    David Petersen
    David Petersen
    • Scatem Docas Scatem Doc
    Judith Berlin
    • E.K.G. Docas E.K.G. Doc
    • (as Judy Berlin)
    Paul Batten
    • Technicianas Technician
    Lovie Eli
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Stephen Nemeth
    Stephen Nemeth
    • Lab Techas Lab Tech
    Réal Andrews
    Réal Andrews
    • Lab Techas Lab Tech
    • (as Real Andrews)
    Bob Reimer
    • Helicopter Pilotas Helicopter Pilot
    • Director
      • Fred Schepisi
    • Writers
      • Chip Proser(screenplay)
      • John Drimmer(screenplay) (story)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The age of the iceman in the film was forty thousand years. Seven years after this film was released, a real "iceman" was discovered in the Ötztal Alps in 1991. Named 'Ötzi the Iceman', the real-life iceman had pollen found in his stomach just like the iceman in this film.
    • Goofs
      When Charlie is looking upwards to the helicopter, his open mouth reveals a large number of silver fillings. Such dentistry, obviously, wouldn't have been available during the stone age.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Title Card: I, who was born to die, shall live. That the world of animals, and the world of men, may come together, I shall live. - Inuit Legend

    • Crazy credits
      (opening quote) I, who was born to die Shall live. That the world of animals And the world of men May come together, I shall live. -- Inuit Legend
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Where the Boys Are/Iceman/Champions/Kirov (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Heart of Gold
      (uncredited)

      by Neil Young

      Performed by Timothy Hutton, accompanied by John Lone

    User reviews43

    Review
    Top review
    Masterful film making.
    If you want to know how to shoot a masterpiece, then watch this film. Not only is it well shot, but it's also has a lot of integrity for the material being shot.

    As other reviews have mentioned this is a film about bringing a species of man from our past, into the present day world. How much animal is in us, as homo sapien sapiens, and how much humanity is in our distant cousins the Neanderthals. And if you watch this film, and watch the interests of each party, you will truly begin to wonder who has more humanity within themselves.

    The film making style takes some liberties with presentation, and we get a sense that the editing glosses over some of the obvious clues that one of the main characters should pick up on in terms of his circumstances. But, if you can over look that, and accept the fact that the subject of the film is perhaps a bit dim witted in addition to being from a more primitive era in Earth's history, then you should be able to appreciate the "plausibility" of the film's premise.

    There were arguable two great eras in film making. The 30s and 40s as one era, and the 80s, with spikes of greatness sprinkled in the 60s and 70s. And "Iceman" comes from that era in the 1980s when Hollywood was rediscovering itself after Lucas and Spielberg had reminded the dream factory of what films were supposed to be about. "Iceman" is a creation of that re-genesis, and in terms of a style and presentation of story, it truly shines.

    If I had a complaint, and I'm not sure that I do, it's that I'm curious why the story necessitated a predominantly interior motif, as opposed to letting the story take place on location in a non-arctic environment. The film is rich as it is, but letting it take place elsewhere might have added a dimension to the film by allowing story possibilities. One wonders about these things.

    The cast is perfect along with their performances, the location has a kind of stark magnificence (as a lot of sculptured ice and snow fields tend to have), and the lensing and lighting are both without flaw. My only regret is for the ending of the story itself. It is a tear-jerker.

    The subject may not interest a lot of people, so buyer beware, but if you like excellent films, then do give Iceman a chance. At the time of this writing it is only currently available on regular 4:3 DVD format. Hopefully it'll see a bluray release someday.
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    • Is Iceman based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 13, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Covjek iz leda
    • Filming locations
      • Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,343,032
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,836,120
      • Apr 15, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,343,032
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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