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The Ice Pirates

Science Fiction

The Ice Pirates

The Ice Pirates

The Ice Pirates

A totally SPACED adventure! ...You have to be there to see it.

1984•1h 34m•

★5.6(207 ratings)

Science FictionActionAdventure

Overview

In the not too distant future, where by far the most precious commodity in the galaxy is water. The last surviving water planet was somehow removed to the unreachable centre of the galaxy at the end of the galactic trade wars. The galaxy is ruled by an evil emperor presiding over a trade oligarchy that controls all mining and sale of ice from asteroids and comets.

Director

Stewart Raffill

Writers

Stewart Raffill, Stanford Sherman

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Main Cast

Robert Urich

Robert Urich

Jason

Mary Crosby

Mary Crosby

Princess Karina

Michael D. Roberts

Michael D. Roberts

Roscoe

Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston

Maida

John Matuszak

John Matuszak

Killjoy

Ron Perlman

Ron Perlman

Zeno

John Carradine

John Carradine

Supreme Commander

Natalie Core

Natalie Core

Nanny

Jeremy West

Jeremy West

Zorn

Bruce Vilanch

Bruce Vilanch

Wendon

Alan Caillou

Alan Caillou

Count Paisley

Marcia Lewis

Marcia Lewis

Frog Lady

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Stewart Raffill
First Assistant Director: Bill Carroll
Second Unit Director: Max W. Anderson
Second Assistant Director: Venita Ozols-Graham
Script Supervisor: Louise Jaffe

Writing

Writer: Stewart Raffill
Writer: Stanford Sherman

Production

Producer: John Foreman
Casting: Paul Bengston

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Bruce Broughton
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Aaron Rochin
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Michael J. Kohut
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Carlos Delarios
Music Supervisor: Harry V. Lojewski
Sound Effects Editor: Paul Hochman

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Matthew F. Leonetti
Still Photographer: Bruce Birmelin

Editing

Editor: Tom Walls
Assistant Editor: William Hoy

Art Direction

Art Direction: Ron Foreman
Art Direction: David M. Haber
Set Decoration: John M. Dwyer
Set Designer: Mark Poll

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Daniel Paredes
Makeup & Hair Assistant: Don Angier
Hairstylist: Lola 'Skip' McNalley
Makeup Supervisor: Maurice Stein
Hairstylist: Candida Conery
Hairstylist: Rick Provenzano

Visual Effects

Visual Effects Supervisor: Max W. Anderson

Keywords

rebelspace wardistant futurewater shortagespace westernspace pirate

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "A totally SPACED adventure! ...You have to be there to see it."

#2

With a budget of $9.0M, the film grossed $14.3M — a profit of $5.3M (58% ROI).

#3

The runtime is 94 minutes (1h 34m).

#4

The film was directed by Stewart Raffill.

#5

The screenplay was written by Stewart Raffill and Stanford Sherman.

#6

The score was composed by Bruce Broughton.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Matthew F. Leonetti.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0087451.

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Rating

5.6/10

Average

207 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Ice Pirates

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$9,000,000

Revenue:

$14,250,000

Production Companies:

JF Productions

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer