A Splinter of Ice
Synopsis
Moscow, 1987. As the cold war begins to thaw, an extraordinary reunion takes place between one of the great novelists of the twentieth century,Graham Greene, and his old MI6 boss, the notorious Soviet spy, Kim Philby. It’s taken thirty years and the beginnings of a new world order. As the two men raise their vodka glasses under the watchful eye of Russian memoirist and Philby’s last wife, Rufa, Ben Brown’s compelling political drama asks whether Philby betrayed his friend as well as his country, and how much the writer of The Third Man knew about Philby’s secret life.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-13
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alastair Whatley, Alan Strachan
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Brown
- Original Title
- A Splinter of Ice
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Original Theatre Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alastair Whatley, Alan Strachan
Ben Brown
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Ben Brown
Writer
Alastair Whatley
Director
Alan Strachan
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What is A Splinter of Ice about?
Moscow, 1987. As the cold war begins to thaw, an extraordinary reunion takes place between one of the great novelists of the twentieth century,Graham Greene, and his old MI6 boss, the notorious Soviet spy, Kim Philby. It’s taken thirty years and the beginnings of a new world order. As the two men raise their vodka glasses under the watchful eye of Russian memoirist and Philby’s last wife, Rufa, Ben Brown’s compelling political drama asks whether Philby betrayed his friend as well as his country, and how much the writer of The Third Man knew about Philby’s secret life.
Who directed A Splinter of Ice?
A Splinter of Ice was directed by Alastair Whatley, Alan Strachan.
Who stars in A Splinter of Ice?
The principal cast of A Splinter of Ice includes Oliver Ford Davies, Stephen Boxer, Sara Crowe.
When was A Splinter of Ice released and how long is it?
A Splinter of Ice was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.