The Icicle Thief
Originally released in 1989. The Icicle Thief is a comedy film. directed by Maurizio Nichetti.
Starring Maurizio Nichetti, Caterina Sylos Labini, and Federico Rizzo
Synopsis
Director Maurizio Nichetti is invited on TV to introduce a screening of his neo-realist classic 'The Icicle Thief'. He is horrified to discover that his black-and-white tale of life in poverty is constantly interrupted by garish color commercials, and even more horrified when a power cut in the studio causes film and commercials to mix up – a glamorous model finds herself in the arms of an unemployed pauper, while his wife finds herself in consumers' heaven. Nichetti has to break into the film to try to sort everything out.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (33 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Maurizio Nichetti
as Self / Antonio Piermattei
Caterina Sylos Labini
as Maria Piermattei
Federico Rizzo
as Bruno Piermattei
Renato Scarpa
as Don Italo
Heidi Komarek
as Modella
Carlina Torta
as Telespettatrice
Massimo Sacilotto
as Telespettatore
Claudio G. Fava
as Critico
Lella Costa
as Segretaria TV
Marco Zannoni
as Tecnico TV
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Reteitalia
- Bambú Cinema e TV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Icicle Thief about?
Director Maurizio Nichetti is invited on TV to introduce a screening of his neo-realist classic 'The Icicle Thief'. He is horrified to discover that his black-and-white tale of life in poverty is c...
Who directed The Icicle Thief?
The Icicle Thief was directed by Maurizio Nichetti.
How long is The Icicle Thief?
The Icicle Thief has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Icicle Thief released?
The Icicle Thief was released on February 16, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Icicle Thief?
The main cast of The Icicle Thief includes Maurizio Nichetti, Caterina Sylos Labini, Federico Rizzo, Renato Scarpa, Heidi Komarek.