Snow Falling on Cedars(1999)
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Snow Falling on Cedars Synopsis
In the 1950s, a Japanese-American fisherman is suspected of killing his neighbour at sea. For Ishmael, a local reporter, the trial strikes a deep emotional chord when he finds his ex-lover is linked to the case. As he investigates the killing, he uncovers some startling clues that lead him to a shocking discovery.
Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) is a drama and romance film directed by Scott Hicks, released on December 22, 1999 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Ethan Hawke, Youki Kudoh, Reeve Carney and Anne Suzuki. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 156 ratings.
- Director:
- Scott Hicks
- Writers:
- Scott Hicks, David Guterson, Ronald Bass
- Producers:
- Ronald Bass, Harry J. Ufland, Kathleen Kennedy
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Richardson
- Composer:
- James Newton Howard
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
- Budget:
- $35,000,000
- Status:
- Released
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Snow Falling on Cedars Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ethan Hawke
as Ishmael Chambers
Youki Kudoh
as Hatsue Miyamoto
Reeve Carney
as Young Ishmael Chambers
Anne Suzuki
as Young Hatsue Imada
Rick Yune
as Kazuo Miyamoto
Max von Sydow
as Nels Gudmundsson
James Rebhorn
as Alvin Hooks
James Cromwell
as Judge Fielding
Richard Jenkins
as Sheriff Art Moran
Arija Bareikis
as Susan Marie Heine
Eric Thal
as Carl Heine Jr.
Celia Weston
as Etta Heine
Key crew
Directed by Scott Hicks, written by Scott Hicks, David Guterson and Ronald Bass, produced by Ronald Bass, Harry J. Ufland and Kathleen Kennedy.
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Snow Falling on Cedars Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 156 ratings.
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Snow Falling on Cedars – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Snow Falling on Cedars online?
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Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Snow Falling on Cedars?
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The main cast of Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) includes Ethan Hawke, Youki Kudoh, Reeve Carney, Anne Suzuki and Rick Yune. The film was directed by Scott Hicks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Snow Falling on Cedars released?
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Snow Falling on Cedars was released on December 22, 1999 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is Snow Falling on Cedars worth watching?
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Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 156 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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