KEVIN SPACEY The Iceman Cometh

[@pauljohnson3340]

This is a very difficult part to play. He may have faults, but he's still a fantastic actor.

[@schizophrenic_AI]

To what faults are you referring? I’m sure it isn’t something involving SA and minors. Please tell me that isn’t what you’re referring to as “faults”. If you are, please find the nearest tar pit and I’ll bring the feathers.

[@MissMisery-y8u]

I just watched the 1973 film version with Robert Ryan, Lee Marvin and Jeff Bridges. Extremely powerful. I’d give anything to see this version

[@waltwhitmanleaves]

i was lucky enough to see this live. and it was truly classic

[@LadyJay114]

I thought about that throughout his scandal... I never got to see him on stage. What a shame!

[@waltwhitmanleaves]

my older brother got us tickets and it was great acting and production. he was brilliant.

[@hernanm6]

5:44 Kevin Spacey and Paul Giamatti... oh my god...

[@hernanm6]

...?

[@ScottofOakland]

And Tony Danza and Robert Sean Leonard, who else am I missing? Its a real who's who of actors!!

[@declanjohn8517]

I saw this show (with Spacey) in '98 at the Old Vic, which at the time was the last theater holding out against amplifying the actors artificially...the actors were expected to project and, knowing this, I read Spacey had given up smoking a whole year before the show to get his lung capacity back. Do wish I'd see this production since I spotted Giamatti almost immediately; he wasn't in the London production.

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

Thanks---I had forgotten that Spacey did "Iceman" in London prior to the NY run.

[@user-ik4kh9lt6d]

Too bad they didn't film more of this.

[@amyip6939]

I saw him in this in London. He was sensational, especially with the last monologue. So very, very sad about what he did off stage.

[@garrison6863]

The American Film Theater had one of the best, if not the best cast ever for this play. Lee Marvin as Hickey, Robert Ryan as Larry Slade, and Fredric March as Harry Hope. Marvin had the best conception of Hickey. But the lead role is actually Slade. And I really don't think anyone could ever match or surpass Ryan in that part. He died shortly after. As did March. I still think that is the best film ever made of an O'Neill play.

[@kennethwayne6857]

Almost forgot that the great Fredric March was reunited with Bradford Dillman in this. They created the roles of James and Edmund Tyrone in the original production of "Long Day's Journey into Night" seventeen years before.

[@timchapman5567]

I am inclined to agree: those three actors made the tragedy heart-rendingly real.

[@mobilemechanics6565]

Perfect spacey role

[@oscar3eyes]

Thanks for posting this. Very heavy stuff. Lots of self-loathing in disguise. The inevitability of Death. And, oh yes, "The Truth shall set you free."

[@gabrielbird5505]

Holy shit, that Wilson from House! And yeah, like TheOrtizme said, if anyone knows if and where a full production of this exists please let us know!

[@gabrielbird5505]

Robert Sean Leonard

[@ghorbani]

i saw denzel in this role. it was pretty special

[@mmartin5579]

Say wath you want . KEVIN SPACEY is the most.

[@williehaller5840]

This is awesome i never heard of this play. I am intrigued.

[@bluto212]

It's long, it's dense, though easily understandable;e, with an amazing payoff if you watch it all the way through.

[@AwayFromSirens]

Someone in the comments implied that one could see the entire play at the NYC public library archives? Would love more info

[@drjjpdc]

I may be from the wilds of NJ, but I am an o'Neill aficionado since I read his plays as a HS senior. As they say he is our Shakespeare. I was fortunate enough to see Spacey's Iceman in 1999. He was fantastic. I also saw Robards and Dewhurst in the mid eighties performingb LDJN and Ah Wilderness (with the young George C Scott's son in them), they were glorious. There's a 1960 version with Robards that is very good. I'm 67 and will probably never see Spacey's version again. I would easily pay $100-200 for a copy of that 1999 show. The character of Hickey has 2 overwhelming parts. I think Spacey plays the early Iceman but Robards is very good at the darker parts.

[@lindamortensen7835]

I’m from the wilds of NJ too. Love this play and other O’Neill’s. Wish I had seen this.

[@TheOrtizme]

Is there ANY full recording of this play? I've got to see it

[@joanofarc33]

I wish there were.

[@BonnieBabe77]

TheOrtizme 1973 version with Lee Marvin and a young Jeff Bridges, Bradford Dillman etc. good one to watch on KZbin.

[@shrimpee502]

You can watch the entire recording through the New York Public Library archives tapes. Unfortunately you can only access the tapes in NYC. However, if you live in the big apple or visit for any reason, swing by the library and watch the whole thing for free!

[@GiacomoJimmi]

I was thinking the same thing. I’d love to see the full version.

[@richardhartley5211]

@@BonnieBabe77 This (1973 version) is also available on DVD (but not that I can find on KZbin). A great performance all round, I think, particularly from Robert Ryan. However, this performance from Kevin Spacey looks great.

[@kennethwayne6857]

No one has yet mentioned the great Tim Piggot-Smith. Not much of him in this clip.

[@WillScarlet16]

Among Nathan Lane's Do's and Don'ts for the Tony Awards - DO remember to tip Kevin Spacey at the coat-check.

[@maxshpak9518]

Where did you find this clip? Has the 1999 performance of the play been recorded in its entirety?

[@terrysandler3354]

Please tell me somewhere there lives the rest of this production. Thank you so much for sharing these blessed 10 minutes with the world.

[@drjjpdc]

If you ever find one let me know!

[@MrJonoBlack]

Is that Paul giamatti?

[@booksteer7057]

I remember all anybody could talk about was Spacey's legendary performance, and then they gave the Tony to Brian Dennehy for "Death of a Salesman". 😕

[@drjjpdc]

Sorry but even though I like Dennehy as an actor, Spacey got screwed out of the Tony. Probably more people saw Dennehy because his play was an hour shorter than Kevin's.

[@booksteer7057]

@@drjjpdc Good point

[@javimu111]

I didn't see Spacey's performance nor this production. So I don't know, but -- after I saw Dennehy in "Salesman" I couldn't see how anyone else could land that Tony Award but Dennehy. But then again, I don't know because I didn't see all of the performances.

[@kennethwayne6857]

It's possible Spacey may have pissed somebody off somewhere, especially if the Tonys are as rigged as they say the Oscars are.

[@poetcomic1]

The first production of Iceman got mixed reviews because they didn't have a really good Hickey. Jason Robards in the Jose Quintero production placed the play among the great roles in American theatre. Thenceforth, Robards was the 'gold standard' for any Hickey or anyone playing Jamie in Long Day's Journey.

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

Spacey also played Jamie in "LDJ," in the Broadway revival with Jack Lemmon that was preserved for TV.

[@poetcomic1]

@@auroraspiderwoman5886 Spacey cam closest to Robards in quality but Lemmon (whom I love in many roles) was cringe-worthy,

[@mattbenzing]

Was this ever released in its entirety?

[@hellbooks3024]

Post the cast names. It’s the least you can do.

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

Always go to IBDB for all Broadway casts. Or just google the title, date of this production, etc.

[@ZenArcher9091]

art vs. artist.

[@vicodincreamer4831]

Damn Spacey had to ruin everything by being a creep and harming others💔 incredible actor

[@kennethwayne6857]

Many other actors have done just as much or more.

[@remainchampagne]

This is a challenging scene for the rest of the cast: acting like you're happy to see Kevin Spacey.

[@gabrielsilvas692]

He's one of the top 10 actors of our generation right now I'm terms of technique talent and complete acting genius.

[@remainchampagne]

C'mon, say something nice about him.@@gabrielsilvas692

[@timchapman5567]

He was found innocent of the charges.

[@remainchampagne]

@@gabrielsilvas692. "Complete Acting Genius: An Official Record Of People Gabriel Likes." Spacey's reputation for being a complete piece of excrement preceded his fame. He didn't get in trouble for being a bad actor.

[@remainchampagne]

@@timchapman5567. He was a known snake for decades. "Be careful around Spacey" was the advice every young actor got FOREVER. The accusations were a surprise to no one in the industry.

[@mattbenzing]

Based on this id say he was better than Marvin, not as good as Robards.

[@BalletBabyBoy]

And now some tired, jealous queen has ruined his career and life.

[@kimbooley90]

Why are you putting him up on a pedestal though? He ruined his own life by being a piece of shit. Just because you think he's a good actor doesn't mean anything.

[@BalletBabyBoy]

Bullshit...30 years ago...this is just a crock which has now started an avalanche of bullshit. The little no talent queen is acting like he got brutally raped. It's all publicity and it will backfire.

[@joseph7988]

You must have missed that Spacey admitted what he did to Rapp. And now another dozen victims of his have come out and told the world what kind of a guy Spacey really is.

[@LadyJay114]

I just realized something today. For all the anger Anthony Rapp had for Spacey, Rapp's name will be forever linked with Spacey. Rapp will no longer be remembered for his own acting achievements. He will always be remember as the guy who brought down Spacey. THAT is the backfire. As the old saying goes: Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it.

[@Bob-zm2kh]

@Ace Carter Thank you sir. 20 to 40 yr old "rape" victims come out of the woodwork for fame and fortune. They are oportunists. Spacy got screwed. I hope he dont end up like the Cos. Damn shame.