Snow Trail (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1947, Snow Trail is an action, drama and crime film directed by Senkichi Taniguchi, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Three bank robbers, Eijima, Nojiri, and Takasugi, flee the police and escape into the mountains. At an inn high in the Japanese Alps, Eijima and Nojiri encounter a young woman and her father, as well as Honda, a mountaineer. The inn folk do not realize their guests are wanted criminals and the visitors are treated with great kindness. Honda volunteers to lead them over the mountains, but Eijima's paranoia endangers all of them as they make the perilous trip.
Who’s in it. Snow Trail stars Toshirō Mifune as Eijima, Takashi Shimura as Nojiro, Setsuko Wakayama as Haruko and Akitake Kôno as Honda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Snow Trail has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snow Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snow Trail tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snow Trail (1947)?
- In US, Snow Trail is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Snow Trail worth watching?
- Snow Trail holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Snow Trail?
- Snow Trail stars Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Setsuko Wakayama, Akitake Kôno and Yoshio Kosugi.
- When was Snow Trail released?
- Snow Trail was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.