The Iceman Cometh (1973 film)
| The Iceman Cometh | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | John Frankenheimer |
| Screenplay by | Thomas Quinn Curtiss |
| Based on | The Iceman Cometh by Eugene O'Neill |
| Produced by | Ely Landau |
| Starring | Lee Marvin Fredric March Robert Ryan Jeff Bridges Bradford Dillman |
| Cinematography | Ralph Woolsey |
| Edited by | Harold F. Kress |
| Distributed by | American Film Theatre |
Release date |
|
Running time | 239 minutes (director's cut) 178 minutes (theatrical cut) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $800,000 |
The Iceman Cometh is a 1973 American drama film directed by John Frankenheimer. The screenplay, written by Thomas Quinn Curtiss, is based on Eugene O'Neill's 1946 play of the same name. The film was produced by Ely Landau for the American Film Theatre, which from 1973 to 1975 presented thirteen film adaptations of noted plays.
The film was screened at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival, but it wasn't entered into the main competition.This was the last film for both Robert Ryan and Fredric March. March developed prostate cancer in 1970, causing him to retire from acting. Ryan died before the film's release.