A Crack in the Ice
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
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
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “A Crack in the Ice” in the United Kingdom, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in the United Kingdom can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 21 Sept 2026.