Cipher in the Snow (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1974, Cipher in the Snow is a notable film directed by Keith J. Atkinson, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. Asking to leave a school bus, Cliff, a young teenager, collapses and dies in the snow near the roadside. His math teacher is asked to notify the parents and then write a short obituary. This task is difficult, for although he was Cliff's favorite teacher and had the most interaction of any at the school, he barely knew him. In unraveling the mystery of the untimely death, he finds that Cliff was shy, lonely, and ostracized, being slowly reduced to nothing, a zero (cipher). He vows to not let this happen to others.
Who’s in it. Cipher in the Snow stars Robert Bridges, Bruce Kimball, Jacqueline Mayo and Roberta Shore as Peggy, school secretary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Cipher in the Snow 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 Cipher in the Snow page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cipher in the Snow (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cipher in the Snow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cipher in the Snow worth watching?
- Cipher in the Snow holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cipher in the Snow?
- Cipher in the Snow stars Robert Bridges, Bruce Kimball, Jacqueline Mayo, Roberta Shore and Walter Stocker.
- When was Cipher in the Snow released?
- Cipher in the Snow was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.