Character Relationship Map: The Iceman Cometh

Characters

• Theodore 'Hickey' Hickman (played by Lee Marvin) — protagonist
• Harry Hope (played by Fredric March) — supporting
• Larry Slade (played by Robert Ryan) — supporting
• Don Parritt (played by Jeff Bridges) — supporting
• Willie Oban (played by Bradford Dillman) — supporting
• Hugo Kalmar (played by Sorrell Booke) — supporting
• Cecil Lewis (played by Martyn Green) — supporting
• Cora (played by Evans Evans) — supporting
• Joe Mott (played by Moses Gunn) — supporting
• Margie (played by Hildy Brooks) — supporting
• Pearl (played by Juno Dawson) — supporting
• Moran (played by Don McGovern) — minor
• Rocky Pioggi (played by Tom Pedi) — minor
• Lieb (played by Bart Burns) — minor
• Jimmy Tomorrow (played by John McLiam) — minor
• Pat McGloin (played by Clifton James) — minor
• Chuck Morelo (played by Stephen Pearlman) — minor
• Piet Wetjoen (played by George Voskovec) — minor

Story Analysis

A group of down-and-out regulars confront their illusions when a charismatic salesman challenges their way of life.

Plot Progression

1. The Stagnant Haven
2. The Disruptive Arrival
3. The Ideological Clash
4. The Inevitable Return