The Hot Snow (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1972, The Hot Snow is a drama and war film directed by Gavriil Yegiazarov, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. In November, 1942, near the Volga, Stanlingrad is under siege of Commander Friederich Paulus and his 330,000 men. The Russian high command unleashes an operation to protect the Mishkova River to avoid that about four hundred tanks join Paulus' army. The Soviet artillery soldiers protect their position with their lives in a bloodshed with few survivors.
Who’s in it. The Hot Snow stars Georgi Zhzhyonov as Bessonov, Anatoliy Kuznetsov as Vesnin, Nikolay Eryomenko as Volodya Drozdovsky and Yuriy Nazarov as Ukhanov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Hot Snow sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hot Snow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hot Snow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hot Snow (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hot Snow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hot Snow worth watching?
- The Hot Snow holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hot Snow?
- The Hot Snow stars Georgi Zhzhyonov, Anatoliy Kuznetsov, Nikolay Eryomenko, Yuriy Nazarov and Boris Tokarev.
- When was The Hot Snow released?
- The Hot Snow was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.