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7.1 / 10(7 votes)IMDb197421mUnited States of America

Cipher in the Snow

“"A child is a believing creature."”

Synopsis

Asking to leave a school bus, Cliff, a young teenager, collapses and dies in the snow near the roadside. His math teacher is asked to notify the parents and then write a short obituary. Although he barely knew him, his teacher is intent on unraveling the mystery of the untimely death.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1974

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Keith J. Atkinson
Screenplay & Story
Carol Lynn Pearson
Original Title
Cipher in the Snow
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
21m
Production Studios
Brigham Young University

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Keith J. Atkinson

Screenplay & Story

Carol Lynn Pearson, Jean Mizer

Director of Photography

W. Grant Williams, Reed Smoot, Ted Van Horn

Film Editing

Peter G. Czerny

Producers

Judge Whitaker

Department Leadership Roster

W. Grant Williams

Director of Photography

Reed Smoot

Director of Photography

Ted Van Horn

Director of Photography

Keith J. Atkinson

Director

Peter G. Czerny

Editor

Judge Whitaker

Judge Whitaker

Producer

Carol Lynn Pearson

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cipher in the Snow.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cipher in the Snow

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Cipher in the Snow about?

Asking to leave a school bus, Cliff, a young teenager, collapses and dies in the snow near the roadside. His math teacher is asked to notify the parents and then write a short obituary. Although he barely knew him, his teacher is intent on unraveling the mystery of the untimely death.

Who directed Cipher in the Snow?

Cipher in the Snow was directed by Keith J. Atkinson.

Who stars in Cipher in the Snow?

The principal cast of Cipher in the Snow includes Robert Bridges, Bruce Kimball, Jacqueline Mayo, Roberta Shore, Walter Stocker.

When was Cipher in the Snow released and how long is it?

Cipher in the Snow was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 21m.