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The Iceman

The Iceman

Loving husband. Devoted father. Ruthless killer.

20126.51h 45m

Overview

The true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man.

Directed by Ariel Vromen
Written by Anthony Bruno, Morgan Land, Ariel Vromen
Produced by Avi Lerner, Ariel Vromen, Ehud Bleiberg
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $2.0M

Top Cast

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Richard Kuklinski

Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder

Deborah Kuklinski

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Roy Demeo

Chris Evans

Chris Evans

Robert Pronge

David Schwimmer

David Schwimmer

Josh Rosenthal

James Franco

James Franco

Marty Freeman

Stephen Dorff

Stephen Dorff

Joey Kuklinski

Robert Davi

Robert Davi

Leo Marks

John Ventimiglia

John Ventimiglia

Mickey Scicoli

Danny A. Abeckaser

Danny A. Abeckaser

Dino Lapron

Themes & Keywords

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About The Iceman

The Iceman is a thriller, crime, drama film released in 2012 exploring themes of van, new jersey, hitman, psychopath, restaurant, arrest. Directed by Ariel Vromen, it stars Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Ray Liotta. The true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man.

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