The Hell of '63
When conditions are right, an infamous ice-skating race is held in the north of the Netherlands. The 200-km race must be completed by midnight and everyone who finishes receives a medal. This film is based on the facts of the fateful day in 1963 when thousands of skaters suffered frostbite and shocking injuries because of plunging temperatures and rough terrain. Only a small number would cross the finish line, but it would be a life-changing event for those who did.
DistributorEntertainment One
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Opening$227,279
83 theaters
83 theaters
Release DateDec 17, 2009
Running Time1 hr 48 min
GenresAdventure
Comedy
Drama
History
Sport
In Release380 days/54 weeks
Widest Release86 theaters
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| Date | Rank | Weekend | %± LW | Theaters | Change | Avg | To Date | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17-20 | 4 | $227,279 | - | 83 | - | $2,738 | $310,202 | 1 |
| Dec 24-27 | 4 | $520,841 | +129.2% | 84 | +1 | $6,200 | $1,013,647 | 2 |
| Dec 31-Jan 3, 2010 | 6 | $334,206 | -35.8% | 84 | - | $3,978 | $1,760,180 | 3 |
| Jan 7-10 | 6 | $204,360 | -38.9% | 84 | - | $2,432 | $2,043,237 | 4 |
| Jan 14-17 | 7 | $246,401 | +20.6% | 86 | +2 | $2,865 | $2,344,020 | 5 |
| Jan 21-24 | 9 | $154,666 | -37.2% | 84 | -2 | $1,841 | $2,505,516 | 6 |
| Jan 28-31 | 10 | $104,237 | -32.6% | 82 | -2 | $1,271 | $2,587,419 | 7 |
| Feb 4-7 | 16 | $79,499 | -23.7% | 65 | -17 | $1,223 | $2,651,361 | 8 |
