Snow in August (2001): Cast & Plot
Snow in August is a 2001 drama directed by Richard Friedenberg, starring Peter Anthony Tambakis as Michael Devlin (as Peter Tambakis), Lolita Davidovich and Stephen Rea. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Richard Friedenberg
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Showtime Networks
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Snow in August About?
The premise of Snow in August without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amid a hostile world, a young boy who witnesses a violent crime seeks aid from a wise rabbi, turning to the ancient mysticism of the Kabbalah. Through faith and the promise of magic, they strive to uncover truth and find hope against overwhelming hatred, believing that belief can change destiny.
Snow in August Cast & Characters
Peter Anthony Tambakis leads the cast as Michael Devlin (as Peter Tambakis), with Lolita Davidovich as Kate Devlin and Stephen Rea as Rabbi Judah Hirsch. Directed by Richard Friedenberg; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Friedenberg
- Peter Anthony Tambakis as Michael Devlin (as Peter Tambakis)
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Lolita Davidovich as Kate Devlin -
Stephen Rea as Rabbi Judah Hirsch - Adam MacDonald as Frankie McCarthy
Also Starring in Snow in August
· 2 more- Claudia Ferri Leah
- Jase Blankfort Jimmy Kabinsky
More from Richard Friedenberg
More films directed by Richard Friedenberg: Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas, Twelve Mile Road, The Education of Little Tree and Mr. and Mrs. Loving.
Snow in August Plot Summary
What happens in Snow in August from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Brooklyn, in the summer of 1947, Michael Devlin, an 11-year-old boy, witnesses a brutal beating of a Jewish shopkeeper by a local Irish street gang called the Falcons. Afraid to go to the police, he confides in his widowed mother, Kate Devlin, who consoles him by saying that God will judge the guilty.
Driven by a heavy burden of guilt, Michael reaches out to Rabbi Judah Hirsch, who had fled Czechoslovakia during World War II. An unlikely friendship blossoms as they bond over baseball and tales from Jewish folklore, including Kabbalah, which is said to hold miraculous possibilities—like snow in August.
Full summary
The whole story of Snow in August, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Snow in August?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Snow in August Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “La neve in agosto” and “De la neige en août”.
- Also known as
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- La neve in agosto
- De la neige en août
- Снег в августе
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Snow in August FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Snow in August, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Snow in August?
Snow in August runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Snow in August released?
Snow in August was released on August 12, 2001.
Who directed Snow in August?
Snow in August was directed by Richard Friedenberg.
More films by Richard Friedenberg Who is in the cast of Snow in August?
Snow in August stars Peter Anthony Tambakis as Michael Devlin (as Peter Tambakis), Lolita Davidovich as Kate Devlin and Stephen Rea as Rabbi Judah Hirsch, among 6 credited actors.
Does Snow in August have a post-credit scene?
No. Snow in August has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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