Agent on Ice
Agent on Ice

Agent on Ice

1986Movie96 minEnglish

Now an insurance adjuster, former C.I.A. agent John Pope becomes the target of both Mafia and C.I.A. hitmen. Pope is the last of the secret agents who can ruin a money laundering collaboration between a corrupt agency leader (Kirkpatrick) and a Mafia boss (Matera).

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Per-Olof StrandbergGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A hardened police detective goes undercover to infiltrate a dangerous criminal organization involved in smuggling and murder. As he delves deeper into the underworld, he finds himself increasingly isolated and threatened, forcing him to rely on his wits and instincts to survive and bring the culprits to justice. The mission becomes a race against time as the stakes escalate with each passing moment.

Critical Reception

Agent on Ice received a mixed to negative reception, largely criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged its attempts at gritty action, the film struggled to find a significant audience or critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often seen as a by-the-numbers crime thriller with little originality.
  • Lacked compelling performances to elevate the standard plot.
  • Pacing issues and a convoluted storyline were common criticisms.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for Agent on Ice is not widely available. However, general audience sentiment, where available, tends to reflect the critical view of the film being unremarkable.

Fun Fact

The film is a Swedish production and was one of Peter Stormare's early roles before his international breakthrough.

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