A Crack in the Ice (1985)
A comedy about injustice set in St Petersburg in 1839. The Tsar has tightened up security and mounted a round-the-clock guard at his palace - the Peter and Paul Fortress. Unfortunately for Private Postnikov, he hears the cries of a drowning man and goes to his rescue. The rest follows.
Director: Anthony Garner
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: August 6, 1985
Cast
- Michael Hordern - The Storyteller
- Freddie Jones - Lt. Col. Svinin
- Michael Bryant - Gen. Kokoshkin
- Benjamin Whitrow - Capt. Kirov
- Christopher Strauli - Capt. Miller
- Timothy Spall - Pte. Postnikov
- Don Henderson - The Peasant
- Bryan Pringle - Supt. of Police
- Tony Caunter - Sgt. Platov
- Peter Bayliss - The Bishop
Screenplay
- Ronald Eyre
- Nikolai Leskov (Book)
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Anthony Garner
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Crack in the Ice about?
- A comedy about injustice set in St Petersburg in 1839. The Tsar has tightened up security and mounted a round-the-clock guard at his palace - the Peter and Paul Fortress. Unfortunately for Private Postnikov, he hears the cries of a drowning man and goes to his rescue. The rest follows.
- Who directed A Crack in the Ice?
- A Crack in the Ice was directed by Anthony Garner .
- Who stars in A Crack in the Ice?
- A Crack in the Ice stars Michael Hordern, Freddie Jones, Michael Bryant, Benjamin Whitrow, Christopher Strauli, Timothy Spall.
- How long is A Crack in the Ice?
- A Crack in the Ice has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).