Overview
This is the story of the “Miracle on Ice,” when the 1980 US Hockey Team beat the USSR in the Olympic semi-finals at the height of the Cold War to bring home a gold medal. Their iconic underdog story is told with never-before-seen 16mm footage and firsthand reflections from the players who were brought back to the scene of their historic victory.
Production
IOC - International Olympic Commitee · Olympic Channel · Select Films · Words + Pictures
Cast & Characters
Herb Brooks
Self - Head Coach (archive footage)
Mike Eruzione
Self - Boston University - Forward
Jim Craig
Self - Boston University - Goalie
Gary Smith
Self - Trainer
Steve Janaszak
Self - University of Minnesota - Goalie
John Harrington
Self - University of Minnesota Duluth - Forward
Craig Patrick
Self - Assistant Coach
Buzz Schneider
Self - University of Minnesota - Forward
George F. Will
Self - Political Commentator (as George Will)
Ralph Cox
Self - Forward
Eric Heiden
Self - 5-time Olympic Gold Medalist
John Powers
Self - Boston Globe Reporter
Directors & Crew
Max Gershberg
Director
Jacob Rogal
Director
Screenshots & Stills
