Snow
Synopsis
Comprising train and track footage quickly shot just before a heavy winter's snowfall was melting, the multi-award-winning classic that emerged from the cutting-room compresses British Rail's dedication to blizzard-battling into a thrilling eight-minute montage cut to music. Tough-as-boots workers struggling to keep the line clear are counterpointed with passengers' buffet-car comforts.
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Snow (1963) - Geoffrey Jones | BFI National ArchiveOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2009-01-13
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoffrey Jones
- Original Score
- Daphne Oram
- Original Title
- Snow
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Geoffrey Jones (Films), British Transport Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoffrey Jones
Daphne Oram
Wolfgang Suschitzky
Geoffrey Jones
Edgar Anstey
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Geoffrey Jones
Director
Geoffrey Jones
Editor
Edgar Anstey
Producer
Wolfgang Suschitzky
Director of Photography
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What is Snow about?
Comprising train and track footage quickly shot just before a heavy winter's snowfall was melting, the multi-award-winning classic that emerged from the cutting-room compresses British Rail's dedication to blizzard-battling into a thrilling eight-minute montage cut to music. Tough-as-boots workers struggling to keep the line clear are counterpointed with passengers' buffet-car comforts.
Who directed Snow?
Snow was directed by Geoffrey Jones.
Who stars in Snow?
The principal cast of Snow includes Not specified.
When was Snow released and how long is it?
Snow was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Snow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Snow was composed by Daphne Oram.