The Iceman Cometh
Set in 1912, inside a dive bar named The Last Chance Saloon, its destitute patrons eagerly await the arrival of Hickey, who arrives annually and props everyone up with free drinks and spirited stories of his travels. However, when Hickey does show up this year, it is with a message of temperance and an exhortation to give up hopeless dreams and face reality.
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The Iceman Cometh
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 10, 1973
Runtime
3h 59m
Genres
Drama
User Score
60%
Original Title
The Iceman Cometh
Production Companies
Cinévision Ltée, The American Film Theatre
Director
John Frankenheimer
Description
Set in 1912, inside a dive bar named The Last Chance Saloon, its destitute patrons eagerly await the arrival of Hickey, who arrives annually and props everyone up with free drinks and spirited stories of his travels. However, when Hickey does show up this year, it is with a message of temperance and an exhortation to give up hopeless dreams and face reality.