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    The Iceman

    • 20122012
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    • 1h 46min
    IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    72K
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    Michael Shannon in The Iceman (2012)
    The true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters have any clue about his real profession.
    Trailer2:29
    2 Videos
    56 Photos
    BiographyCrimeDrama

    The story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters had any clue about his real profession.The story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters had any clue about his real profession.The story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters had any clue about his real profession.The story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters had any clue about his real profession.The story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters had any clue about his real profession.

    • Director
      • Ariel Vromen
    • Writers
      • Morgan Land(screenplay)
      • Ariel Vromen(screenplay)
      • Anthony Bruno(book "The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer")
    • Stars
      • Michael Shannon
      • Chris Evans
      • James Franco
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Ariel Vromen
    • Writers
      • Morgan Land(screenplay)
      • Ariel Vromen(screenplay)
      • Anthony Bruno(book "The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer")
    • Stars
      • Michael Shannon
      • Chris Evans
      • James Franco
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 197User reviews
    • 227Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

    Videos2

    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 2:29
    Theatrical Version
    What Roles Has Chris Evans Been Considered For?
    Clip 3:41
    What Roles Has Chris Evans Been Considered For?

    Photos56

    Ray Liotta and Michael Shannon in The Iceman (2012)
    Michael Shannon in The Iceman (2012)
    Winona Ryder in The Iceman (2012)
    Winona Ryder and Michael Shannon in The Iceman (2012)
    Chris Evans in The Iceman (2012)
    Ray Liotta in The Iceman (2012)
    Chris Evans and Michael Shannon in The Iceman (2012)
    James Franco in The Iceman (2012)
    Stephen Dorff in The Iceman (2012)
    Ray Liotta in The Iceman (2012)
    Chris Evans in The Iceman (2012)
    Michael Shannon in The Iceman (2012)

    Top cast

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    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • Richard Kuklinskias Richard Kuklinski
    Chris Evans
    Chris Evans
    • Mr. Freezyas Mr. Freezy
    James Franco
    James Franco
    • Marty Freemanas Marty Freeman
    Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder
    • Deborah Pellicottias Deborah Pellicotti
    Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta
    • Roy Demeoas Roy Demeo
    David Schwimmer
    David Schwimmer
    • Josh Rosenthalas Josh Rosenthal
    Danny A. Abeckaser
    Danny A. Abeckaser
    • Dino Lapronas Dino Lapron
    • (as Danny Abeckaser)
    John Ventimiglia
    John Ventimiglia
    • Mickey Scicolias Mickey Scicoli
    Ryan O'Nan
    Ryan O'Nan
    • Terry Franzoas Terry Franzo
    McKaley Miller
    McKaley Miller
    • Anabelas Anabel
    Megan Sherrill
    • Betsyas Betsy
    Stephen Dorff
    Stephen Dorff
    • Joey Kuklinskias Joey Kuklinski
    Hector Hugo
    Hector Hugo
    • Tender Bar Earlas Tender Bar Earl
    • (as Hector Hank)
    Robert Davi
    Robert Davi
    • Leonard Merksas Leonard Merks
    Zoran Radanovich
    Zoran Radanovich
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    Shira Vilensky
    • Coffee Shop Waitressas Coffee Shop Waitress
    • (as Shira Vilenski)
    Kelly Lind
    Kelly Lind
    • Hospital Nurseas Hospital Nurse
    John P. Fertitta
    John P. Fertitta
    • Uncle Billas Uncle Bill
    • (as John Fertitta)
    • Director
      • Ariel Vromen
    • Writers
      • Morgan Land(screenplay)
      • Ariel Vromen(screenplay)
      • Anthony Bruno(book "The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer")
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    In the 1960s, Richard Kuklinski is working as a porn film lab tech until his mob bosses persuade him to change his career into that of a contract killer. For years, Kuklinski gains a reputation for cold blooded professionalism even as he raises a family who are kept in the dark about his true career. Unfortunately, mob politics ultimately forces him to secretly work independently with the psychopathic Robert 'Mr. Freezy' Pronge. As much as Kuklinski tries to keep his lives separate, circumstances and his own weaknesses threaten a terrible collision as the consequences of his choices finally catch up to him. —Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
    serial murdererbased on true storycontract killermurder of a girlcrime family293 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Loving husband. Devoted father. Ruthless killer.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence, pervasive language and some sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While in prison, Richard Kuklinski claimed to be responsible along with four other men for the kidnap and murder of former Teamsters union boss Jimmy Hoffa on July 30 1975 in a restaurant parking lot in Detroit. The five-man team were allegedly given the contract on Hoffa by Tony Provenzano, a captain in the Genovese crime family. Kuklinski claimed to have been paid $40,000 for the hit. Kuklinski said that he knocked Hoffa unconscious with a blackjack and, while holding Hoffa's chin up, thrust a hunting knife into the back of his head. Hoffa's body was then allegedly placed in the trunk of a car that was then crushed and sold as scrap metal to Japanese car makers. The claims only surfaced after Kuklinski's death in March 2006 in a book by author Philip Carlo and will probably never be substantiated.
    • Goofs
      The paper with the "Iceman" headline that Mr. Freezy hands to Kuklinski has a story about Roy Demeo's body being found in the trunk of his car, though he is not yet dead in the movie and in fact Kuklinski and Mr. Freezy are discussing putting a hit on him in that scene.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Freezy: I only feel alone around other people. Couldn't be truer.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Venice Film Festival 2012 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Lover's Glance
      Written by Stephen Edwards

      Published by Source In Sync Music (ASCAP) / Engine Co 35 Music Publishing (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music

    User reviews197

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Excellent Bio-crime drama
    Really well acted by the all star cast, and also written and directed just as well. A little slowly paced but this film still keeps your attention. Michael Shannon was outstanding in his role. 8/10 from me
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    2
    • Top_Dawg_Critic
    • Dec 3, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 2, 2013 (Lebanon)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Крижаний
    • Filming locations
      • Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bleiberg Entertainment
      • Millennium Films
      • FortyFour Studios
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,969,193
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $87,946
      • May 5, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,552,970
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 46min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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