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Ice Station Zebra

1968 · Movie · G · 149 min · ★ 6.3 · 48% critics

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After a top-secret spy satellite crashes near a remote Arctic research station, the outpost sends distress calls and then goes silent. A nuclear submarine is dispatched to investigate and attempt a rescue, but the mission turns tense as sabotage and suspicion spread among the crew in the frozen, high-stakes Cold War race to reach the site first.

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Details
Years
1968
Release date
1968-04-04
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
149 min
Critic score
48/100
TMDB rating
6.3/10 (188 votes)
Box office
$4,600,000
Budget
$9,000,000
About

If you enjoy Cold War spy missions, submarine peril, and a steady-burn adventure with occasional bursts of danger, this should fit; Not for you if you want fast pacing or subtle performances like You Only Live Twice.

Pros: tense Cold War setup; submarine atmosphere; impressive for 1968 | Cons: slow first stretch; uneven acting; overlong runtime

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • submarine
  • espionage
  • cold war
  • satellite
  • arctic polar circle region
  • commanding
  • metrocolor

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 1969 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1969 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by John Sturges