Blue Ice (film)
In Blue Ice (film)'s article below, we will explore a wide range of topics and perspectives related to this item. From its impact on society, to its historical origins, through its current and future implications, we will comprehensively address all relevant aspects related to Blue Ice (film). Through a deep and rigorous analysis, we aim to shed light on this topic and provide the reader with a complete and nuanced vision that allows them to understand its complexity and relevance in the current context. No matter your specific interest in Blue Ice (film), we are confident that you will find valuable information and insight into your understanding of the topic in this article.
| Blue Ice | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=en&file=File:Blue_Ice_1992_poster.jpeg) Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Russell Mulcahy |
| Written by | Ron Hutchinson |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Michael Kamen |
Production company | |
Release dates |
|
Running time | 100 minutes |
| Countries |
|
| Language | English |
| Budget | $7 million |
Blue Ice is a 1992 crime thriller film directed by Russell Mulcahy. The film stars Michael Caine and Sean Young.
Premise
A former spy, who is a jazz club owner, becomes immersed back into the world of espionage and counter-intelligence.[1]
Cast
- Michael Caine as Harry Anders
- Sean Young as Stacy Mansdorf
- Ian Holm as Sir Hector
- Bob Hoskins as Sam Garcia
- Jack Shepherd as Stevens
- Bobby Short as Buddy
- Alun Armstrong as Osgood
- Alan MacNaughtan as Lewis Mandorf
- Sam Kelly as George
- Phil Davis as Westy
- Patricia Hayes as Old Woman
The band in Harry's club is portrayed by a number of accomplished musicians, including Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts:[2]
- Tom Boyd - Oboe
- Dave Green - Bass
- Michael Kamen - Orchestrator
- Anthony Kerr - Vibes
- Peter King - Alto Sax
- Gerard Presencer - Trumpet
- Pete Thomas - Saxophone / Composer:additional music
- Charlie Watts - Drums
- Steve Williamson - Tenor Sax
Production
According to the credits, the character of Harry Anders is based on the Ted Allbeury character Tad Anders. The character was featured in Allbeury's novels Snowball, Palomino Blonde and The Judas Factor. In the books he is described as being of Polish-British descent, while in the movie he is portrayed as English. The name is also an allusion to Harry Palmer, a British spy whom Caine portrayed in an earlier series of films.
References
- ^ Hal Erickson (2013). "The New York Times". Movies & TV Dept. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2 September 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ^ "Blue Ice". IMDb.
External links
- Blue Ice at IMDb
- Blue Ice at Rotten Tomatoes
&sq=&lang=en&file=File:Action_film_clapperboard.svg){kind=small} | This article about an action thriller film is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |