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Ice Pawn

1992 · 100 min

A earnest underdog sports drama that coasts on determination and family friction, more earnest than thrilling.

Directed by
Barry Samson
Starring
Paul Cross, Dan Haggerty, Gary Kemp
Overview
A young man sets out to become a champion ice skater to win the Olympic gold medal, only his promoter, as well as his coach, sponsors, and father want to use him for their own advantage to make money from his newfound publicity.

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Directed by
Barry Samson
Starring
Paul Cross, Dan Haggerty, Gary Kemp
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • ambition
  • family
  • betrayal
  • sport
  • identity
Places
  • small town
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror0
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension4
Darkness4
Complexity3
Emotional weight5

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Directed by
Barry Samson
Starring
Paul Cross, Dan Haggerty, Gary Kemp
Runtime
100 min
Country
United States of America

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