The Snow Spider
Originally released in 1988. The Snow Spider is a fantasy film. directed by Pennant Roberts.
Starring Siân Phillips, Sharon Morgan, and Robert Blythe
Synopsis
On his ninth birthday, young Gwyn (Osian Roberts), who lives on a remote hill farm in Wales, receives five strange gifts from his grandmother (Siân Phillips): a piece of seaweed, a yellow scarf, a tin whistle, a metal brooch and a small broken horse. Gwyn offers the brooch to the wind and receives back a tiny silvery spider - Arianwen, the snow spider - confirming that, as his grandmother had already guessed, he has inherited magical powers from his Celtic ancestor Gwydyon, a powerful magician whose exploits are described in the fourth book ("Math Son of Mathonwy") of the Mabinogion. With the help of the snow spider, Gwyn embarks on adventures involving other worlds of snow and silver, as he attempts to solve the five-year-old mystery of his sister Beth's disappearance in a snow storm.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 26, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
9.5/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Snow Spider about?
On his ninth birthday, young Gwyn (Osian Roberts), who lives on a remote hill farm in Wales, receives five strange gifts from his grandmother (Siân Phillips): a piece of seaweed, a yellow scarf, a...
Who directed The Snow Spider?
The Snow Spider was directed by Pennant Roberts.
How long is The Snow Spider?
The Snow Spider has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Snow Spider released?
The Snow Spider was released on November 26, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Snow Spider?
The main cast of The Snow Spider includes Siân Phillips, Sharon Morgan, Robert Blythe, Osian Roberts, Gareth Pritchard.