A Crack in the Ice
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Robert Burbage
Kokoshkin's Aide
Nicholas Gecks
Svinin's Aide
Michael Troughton
1st Guard
Garry Cooper
2nd Guard
Ivan Steward
Police Constable
Eric Richard
Hospital Orderly
Tim Barker
Prisoner
Ken Sharrock
Kirov's Driver
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Garner
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Eyre, Nikolai Leskov
- Original Title
- A Crack in the Ice
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Garner
Ronald Eyre, Nikolai Leskov
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Eyre
Writer
Anthony Garner
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Crack in the Ice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of A Crack in the Ice includes Michael Hordern, Freddie Jones, Michael Bryant, Benjamin Whitrow, Christopher Strauli.
When was A Crack in the Ice released and how long is it?
A Crack in the Ice was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is A Crack in the Ice based on a book or true story?
A Crack in the Ice is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Nikolai Leskov".