A Crack in the Ice 1985 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.

Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 6 August 1985
90 mins
Cast
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
Garry Cooper 2nd Guard
Ivan Steward Police Constable
Eric Richard Hospital Orderly
Tim Barker Prisoner
Ken Sharrock Kirov's Driver
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