Stain on the Snow (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1954, Stain on the Snow is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Luis Saslavsky, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. La neige était sale is based on a novel and play by the phenomenally prolific Georges Simenon. Upon learning that his mother was a prostitute, Frank (Daniel Gelin) dejectedly vows that he, too, will live a life of debauchery. Part of his self-degradation program is to kill someone, and since the story takes place during the Nazi occupation of France, he chooses a German officer as his victim. His steady descent into psychosis and depravity becomes his ultimate undoing.
Who’s in it. Stain on the Snow stars Daniel Gélin as Frank Friedmayer, Daniel Ivernel as Krommer, Marie Mansart as Suzy Holtz and Véra Norman as Moune, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Stain on the Snow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stain on the Snow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stain on the Snow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stain on the Snow (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stain on the Snow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stain on the Snow worth watching?
- Stain on the Snow holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stain on the Snow?
- Stain on the Snow stars Daniel Gélin, Daniel Ivernel, Marie Mansart, Véra Norman and Nadine Basile.
- When was Stain on the Snow released?
- Stain on the Snow was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.