Trailer for The Iceman

The first trailer has arrived for the based on a true story crime drama The Iceman. The film stars Michael Shannon, Chris Evans, and James Franco and tells the story of Richard Kuklinski – contract killer and family man. The Iceman is slated to release on May 3.

Inspired by actual events, The Iceman follows notorious contract killer Richard Kuklinski (Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon) from his early days in the mob until his arrest for the murder of more than 100 men. Appearing to be living the American dream as a devoted husband and father; in reality Kuklinski was a ruthless killer-for-hire. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters have any clue about his real profession.