Breaking Ice (2020)
The incredible true story of the Irish bobsleigh team.
In 1986 a London-Irishman by the name of Larry Tracey took it upon himself to form the Irish Bobsleigh and Luge Association. He recruited a group of elite Irish rowers and set his sights on qualifying the team for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Having achieved qualification for the games, the stage was set for an historic Olympic debut. But one thing stood in their way; the Olympic Council of Ireland. Despite qualifying for the games, the OCI refused to allow them to compete at the games in Calgary, which saw the famous Jamaican bobsleigh team become Olympic heroes. Undeterred, the team evolved and set their sights on the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville, France.
Director: Jason Branagan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: February 1, 2020
Cast
- Peter Donohue - Himself
- Paul Hyland - Himself
- Barry John Kinsella - Bobsleigh Driver
- Nicky Lane - Bobsleigh Brakeman
- Gerry Macken - Himself
- Pat McDonagh - Himself
- Brendan McDonald - News Reader
- Terry McHugh - Himself
- Garry Power - Himself
- Cormac Smith - Himself
Screenplay
Production: Liberty Video
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Breaking Ice about?
- In 1986 a London-Irishman by the name of Larry Tracey took it upon himself to form the Irish Bobsleigh and Luge Association. He recruited a group of elite Irish rowers and set his sights on qualifying the team for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Having achieved qualification for the games, the stage was set for an historic Olympic debut. But one thing stood in their way; the Olympic Council of Ireland. Despite qualifying for the games, the OCI refused to allow them to compete at the games in Calgary, which saw the famous Jamaican bobsleigh team become Olympic heroes. Undeterred, the team evolved and set their sights on the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville, France.
- Who directed Breaking Ice?
- Breaking Ice was directed by Jason Branagan.
- Who stars in Breaking Ice?
- Breaking Ice stars Peter Donohue, Paul Hyland, Barry John Kinsella, Nicky Lane, Gerry Macken, Pat McDonagh.
- How long is Breaking Ice?
- Breaking Ice has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Breaking Ice?
- Breaking Ice is a Documentary film.
- Where was Breaking Ice produced?
- Breaking Ice was produced in Ireland.