A Crack in the Ice
1985, English. Directed by Anthony Garner .
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Anthony Garner Director
- Michael HordernThe Storyteller
- Freddie JonesLt. Col. Svinin
- Michael BryantGen. Kokoshkin
- Benjamin WhitrowCapt. Kirov
- Christopher StrauliCapt. Miller
- Timothy SpallPte. Postnikov
- Don HendersonThe Peasant
- Bryan PringleSupt. of Police
- Tony CaunterSgt. Platov
- Peter BaylissThe Bishop
- Robert BurbageKokoshkin's Aide
- Nicholas GecksSvinin's Aide
Details
- Released
- 6 August 1985
- Written by
- Ronald Eyre
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How long is A Crack in the Ice?
A Crack in the Ice runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is A Crack in the Ice on?
A Crack in the Ice isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 August 1985. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Crack in the Ice?
If you liked A Crack in the Ice, try To Be or Not to Be, Anna Karenina, The Twelve Chairs.
Who directed A Crack in the Ice?
A Crack in the Ice (1985) was directed by Anthony Garner and stars Michael Hordern, Freddie Jones, Michael Bryant.