The Ice Road
The Ice Road

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The Ice Road

1985
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
German

The young farmhand Veit Kolb from Hausberg in Bavaria loses his job at the farmer Kriele, who emigrates to America with his family.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Randal KleiserGenres: Action, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A veteran trucker, known for his skill on treacherous winter highways, takes on a perilous job transporting vital equipment across a frozen lake. He must battle not only the elements and mechanical failures but also sabotage from a rival company aiming to stop the delivery. The journey becomes a race against time and survival as the ice road threatens to crack beneath them.

Critical Reception

The Ice Road (1985) received a mixed reception, with critics often highlighting its action sequences and performances while occasionally finding the plot predictable. Audiences generally appreciated the suspense and rugged atmosphere.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense action and suspenseful truck sequences on the ice.

  • The performances, particularly from Sam Elliott, were noted as a strong point.

  • Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat formulaic and predictable.

Google audience: Audience reviews often cite the film's exciting premise and straightforward action as enjoyable elements, though some noted it as a serviceable, if not groundbreaking, thriller.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Manitoba, Canada, to accurately portray the harsh winter conditions and frozen waterways.

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