About The Iceman Confesses: Secrets of a Mafia Hitman: America Undercover (HBO)

"The Iceman Confesses: Secrets of a Mafia Hitman: America Undercover" is a compelling 2001 HBO documentary that delves deep into the life of notorious contract killer Richard Kuklinski, also known as ‘The Iceman’. The documentary follows Kuklinski’s life from his childhood training to his ultimate incarceration, offering viewers an unprecedented look at the ruthless and remorseless world of organized crime.

Making / Production

The documentary is the result of extensive interviews conducted with Kuklinski in prison and the painstaking efforts of the filmmakers to piece together a realistic portrayal of his life. The in-depth interviews, combined with archival footage and recreations of key events, make this documentary a must-watch for viewers interested in crime stories.

Actors

• Richard Kuklinski: Playing himself, Kuklinski chillingly chronicles his savage career as a contract killer.
• Michael Baden: Famous forensic pathologist appeared in the documentary, providing expert commentary about Kuklinski's modus operandi.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The story of Richard Kuklinski has captivated audiences ever since the first documentary about him, "The Iceman Tapes: Conversations with a Killer", was aired on HBO in 1992. "The Iceman Confesses: Secrets of a Mafia Hitman: America Undercover" is often considered a follow up.
• Despite being known as a contract killer for the mafia, Kuklinski was not Italian but of Polish and Irish descent.

Quotes

• "I've never felt sorry for anything I've done other than hurting my family." - Richard Kuklinski
• "The only thing that really bothered me was hurting my family. The other things... the hurting people, didn't bother me." - Richard Kuklinski

Music, Soundtrack

No specific soundtrack as it is mainly a documentary film which extensively uses actual interview footages.