The Iceman Cometh (1960)
Directed by Sidney Lumet
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Synopsis by Perry Seibert
Sidney Lumet's made-for-television adaptation of Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh tells the tale of Hickey (Jason Robards), a fun-loving drunk who has had a drastic change in his life. Now sober -- and cynical -- Hickey arrives at a familiar pub and attempts to convince the other patrons in the bar to give up hope. The stellar supporting cast includes Robert Redford and James Broderick.
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anger, cynic, drunk, pub, sobriety