The Icicle Thief (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1989, The Icicle Thief is a comedy film directed by Maurizio Nichetti, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The director Maurizio Nichetti is invited by a TV studio to introduce a screening of his best-known film, the neo-realist classic 'Ladri di saponette'. But Nichetti is horrified to discover that his black-and-white tale of life in poverty is constantly interrupted by garish colour commercials, and even more horrified when a power cut in the studio causes film and commercials to be mixed up -a glamorous model finds herself in the arms of an unemployed pauper, while his wife finds herself in consumer heaven. So Nichetti has to break into the film to try to sort everything out
Who’s in it. The Icicle Thief stars Maurizio Nichetti as Self / Antonio Piermattei, Caterina Sylos Labini as Maria Piermattei, Federico Rizzo as Bruno Piermattei and Renato Scarpa as Don Italo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Icicle Thief has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Icicle Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Icicle Thief tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Icicle Thief (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Icicle Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Icicle Thief worth watching?
- The Icicle Thief holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Icicle Thief?
- The Icicle Thief stars Maurizio Nichetti, Caterina Sylos Labini, Federico Rizzo, Renato Scarpa and Heidi Komarek.
- When was The Icicle Thief released?
- The Icicle Thief was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.