---
title: "The Iceman Cometh"
year: 1973
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-iceman-cometh-1973"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 41461
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 239
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Iceman Cometh (1973) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-iceman-cometh-1973

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Iceman Cometh is a film first released in 1973. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Cinévision Ltée, The American Film Theatre. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A weary bar crowd confronts a sobering message about dreams and reality."

### Why Watch
- Authentic 1912 bar atmosphere
- Explores hope versus disillusionment

### Caveats & Content Note
- Nearly four‑hour runtime demands patience
- Tone & Suitability: The PG‑rated film contains bleak, mature themes that may affect sensitive viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: period, drama, existential, introspective

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-iceman-cometh-1973#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Frankenheimer
- **Networks / Studios**: Cinévision Ltée, The American Film Theatre

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lee Marvin** as *Theodore 'Hickey' Hickman*
- **Fredric March** as *Harry Hope*
- **Robert Ryan** as *Larry Slade*
- **Jeff Bridges** as *Don Parritt*
- **Bradford Dillman** as *Willie Oban*
- **Sorrell Booke** as *Hugo Kalmar*
- **Hildy Brooks** as *Margie*
- **Juno Dawson** as *Pearl*
- **Evans Evans** as *Cora*
- **Martyn Green** as *Cecil Lewis*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When and where does the story take place?
It is set in 1912 inside The Last Chance Saloon, a dive bar.

### Q: Who is the pivotal character that arrives each year?
Hickey, who brings free drinks and stories to the patrons.

### Q: What message does Hickey deliver in this installment?
He urges the patrons to abandon hopeless dreams and face reality.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 3 hours and 59 minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Iceman Cometh — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/41461)
- [Iceman Cometh, The 69% [The Iceman Cometh] (1973) | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/261295-iceman-cometh-the)
- [The Iceman Cometh (1973) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/10993-the-iceman-cometh/prehled/)
- [Iceman Cometh (1960) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/47665-iceman-cometh)
- [The Iceman Cometh (1989) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/the-iceman-cometh-1989)

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