Breaking Ice
"The incredible true story of the Irish bobsleigh team."
Originally released in 2020. Breaking Ice is a documentary film. directed by Jason Branagan. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Donohue, Paul Hyland, and Barry John Kinsella
Synopsis
In 1986 a London-Irishman by the name of Larry Tracey took it upon himself to form the Irish Bobsleigh and Luge Association. He recruited a group of elite Irish rowers and set his sights on qualifying the team for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Having achieved qualification for the games, the stage was set for an historic Olympic debut. But one thing stood in their way; the Olympic Council of Ireland. Despite qualifying for the games, the OCI refused to allow them to compete at the games in Calgary, which saw the famous Jamaican bobsleigh team become Olympic heroes. Undeterred, the team evolved and set their sights on the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville, France.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Liberty Video
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breaking Ice about?
In 1986 a London-Irishman by the name of Larry Tracey took it upon himself to form the Irish Bobsleigh and Luge Association. He recruited a group of elite Irish rowers and set his sights on qualify...
Who directed Breaking Ice?
Breaking Ice was directed by Jason Branagan.
How long is Breaking Ice?
Breaking Ice has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Breaking Ice released?
Breaking Ice was released on February 1, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Breaking Ice?
The main cast of Breaking Ice includes Peter Donohue, Paul Hyland, Barry John Kinsella, Nicky Lane, Gerry Macken.