Ice Station Zebra
"An American nuclear sub... A sky full of Russian paratroopers... A race for the secret of Ice Station Zebra!"
Originally released in 1968. Ice Station Zebra is a action/adventure film. directed by John Sturges. With a runtime of 2h 29m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, and Patrick McGoohan
Synopsis
A top-secret Soviet spy satellite -- using stolen Western technology -- malfunctions and then goes into a descent that lands it near an isolated Arctic research encampment called Ice Station Zebra, belonging to the British, which starts sending out distress signals before falling silent. The atomic submarine Tigerfish, commanded by Cmdr. James Ferraday (Rock Hudson), is dispatched to save them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 4, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
2h 29m
149 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (176 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.6M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rock Hudson
as Cdr. James Ferraday
Ernest Borgnine
as Boris Vaslov
Patrick McGoohan
as David Jones
Jim Brown
as Capt. Leslie Anders
Tony Bill
as Lt. Russell Walker
Alf Kjellin
as Col. Ostrovsky
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
as Lt. Cdr. Bob Raeburn
Ted Hartley
as Lt. Jonathan Hansen
Murray Rose
as Lt. George Mills
Michael T. Mikler
as Lt. Courtney Cartwright
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,600,000
Production Companies
- Filmways Pictures
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ice Station Zebra about?
A top-secret Soviet spy satellite -- using stolen Western technology -- malfunctions and then goes into a descent that lands it near an isolated Arctic research encampment called Ice Station Zebra,...
Who directed Ice Station Zebra?
Ice Station Zebra was directed by John Sturges.
How long is Ice Station Zebra?
Ice Station Zebra has a runtime of 2 hours and 29 minutes (149 minutes total).
When was Ice Station Zebra released?
Ice Station Zebra was released on April 4, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ice Station Zebra?
The main cast of Ice Station Zebra includes Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, Patrick McGoohan, Jim Brown, Tony Bill.
Is Ice Station Zebra worth watching?
Ice Station Zebra has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 176 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.