The Serpent
"One of these men is working for the C.I.A."
Originally released in 1973. The Serpent is a thriller film. directed by Henri Verneuil.
Starring Yul Brynner, Henry Fonda, and Dirk Bogarde
Synopsis
Vlassov is a Soviet spy who defects in France. He is whisked to the U.S, where Allan Davies takes over the case. After polygraph tests and cross-examinations, Vlassov names several Western European agents who are also spying for the Soviets. Davies wants to take the listed agents into custody; meanwhile, those on the list start dying under mysterious circumstances.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (46 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Yul Brynner
as Col. Alexi Vlassov
Henry Fonda
as Alan Davies
Dirk Bogarde
as Philip Boyle
Virna Lisi
as Mrs. Annabel Lee
Robert Alda
as Polygraph interrogator
Farley Granger
as Computer Programming Director
Philippe Noiret
as Lucien Berthon
Michel Bouquet
as Tavel
Martin Held
as Lepke
Guy Tréjan
as Deval
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Rialto Film
- Les Films La Boétie
- Euro International Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Serpent about?
Vlassov is a Soviet spy who defects in France. He is whisked to the U.S, where Allan Davies takes over the case. After polygraph tests and cross-examinations, Vlassov names several Western European...
Who directed The Serpent?
The Serpent was directed by Henri Verneuil.
How long is The Serpent?
The Serpent has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Serpent released?
The Serpent was released on April 7, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Serpent?
The main cast of The Serpent includes Yul Brynner, Henry Fonda, Dirk Bogarde, Virna Lisi, Robert Alda.