The Ice Road
The Ice Road

The Ice Road

1985TV ShowEnded1 SeasonGerman

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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