The Red Snowball Tree (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1974, The Red Snowball Tree is a drama film directed by Vasiliy Shukshin, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A thief named Egor, having served a term in prison, goes to the country to meet his pen-friend Lyuba, a kind genial village woman. Egor comes to love Lyuba sincerely. Now he has friends, work and a beloved woman, he decides to break with his criminal past and start a new life. However, his former criminal associates interfere brutally.
Who’s in it. The Red Snowball Tree stars Vasiliy Shukshin, Lidiya Fedoseyeva-Shukshina, Ivan Ryzhov and Aleksey Vanin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Red Snowball Tree has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Snowball Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Snowball Tree tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Snowball Tree (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red Snowball Tree change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Red Snowball Tree worth watching?
- The Red Snowball Tree holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Red Snowball Tree?
- The Red Snowball Tree stars Vasiliy Shukshin, Lidiya Fedoseyeva-Shukshina, Ivan Ryzhov, Aleksey Vanin and Mariya Vinogradova.
- When was The Red Snowball Tree released?
- The Red Snowball Tree was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.