Vigilante justice turns Johannesburg's criminal underworld upside down in this South African crime saga.
DEATH OF A SNOWMAN
Rougher & Tougher than Anything You Have Seen Before
A white cop and a black reporter join forces to investigate apparent vigilante killings in the South African underworld.
Quick Answer
Death of a Snowman is a 1976 South African action-crime film directed by Christopher Rowley about a black reporter and a white police lieutenant investigating a series of vigilante killings in Johannesburg's criminal underworld.
Programmer's Pick
Blaxploitation meets South African grit as an unlikely duo tracks a secretive vigilante group through the mean streets of Johannesburg. With its blend of crime, action, and exploitation flavors, this crime flick knows how to keep the tension simmering. Don’t expect subtlety—expect attitude.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
A rare example of blaxploitation cinema set against the backdrop of apartheid-era Johannesburg, bringing a distinct flavor to the genre.
A black reporter and a white police lieutenant form an uneasy alliance, adding social tension and complexity to the investigation.
The shadowy War on Crime group delivers its own brand of lethal justice to Johannesburg’s criminal elite.
Expect a potent mix of action, exploitation, and crime with all the rough edges of classic grindhouse cinema.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Anonymous tips about future hits
All-black vigilante group (War on Crime)
Violent deaths of master criminals
Johannesburg criminal underworld
Questions from the Vault
When was Death of a Snowman released? +
Death of a Snowman was released in 1976.
Who directed Death of a Snowman? +
Death of a Snowman was directed by Christopher Rowley.
How long is Death of a Snowman? +
Death of a Snowman has a runtime of 86 minutes.
What genre is Death of a Snowman? +
Death of a Snowman is an action and crime film.
Where can I watch Death of a Snowman? +
Death of a Snowman is available to stream on SassyFlix.
