

The Frozen Ground
2013-07-11 · 105 min · ★ 6.3
An Alaska State Trooper partners with a young woman who escaped the clutches of serial killer Robert Hansen to bring the murderer to justice. Based on actual events.
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Production details
- Directors
- Scott Walker
- Production companies
- Picture Perfect Corporation, Grindstone Entertainment Group, Cheetah Vision, Court Five, Valentina Films, K5 International, Paradox Entertainment, Envision Entertainment, Lionsgate, Voltage Pictures, Knightsbridge Entertainment, Emmett/Furla Films
- Countries
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 27,220,000
- Revenue
- USD 5,496,951
Top Cast
Nicolas CageJack Halcombe
Vanessa HudgensCindy Paulson
John CusackRobert Hansen
Radha MitchellAllie Halcombe
Jodi Lyn O'KeefeChelle Ringell
Katherine LaNasaFran Hansen
Dean NorrisSgt. Lyle Haugsven
50 CentPimp Clate Johnson
Gia MantegnaDebbie Peters
Kevin DunnLt. Bob Jent
Kurt FullerD.A. Pat Clives
Matt GeraldEd Stauber
Brad William HenkeCarl Galenski
Michael McGradyVice Det. John Gentile
Ryan O'NanGregg Baker
Brett BakerLt. Pat Kasnick
Lydia HullNews Anchor
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