Cult of the Cobra(1955)
Can a woman's beauty be changed to a thing of terror?
Cult of the Cobra Synopsis
While stationed in Asia, six American G.I.'s witness the secret ritual of Lamians (worshipers of women who can change into serpents). When discovered by the cult, the High Lamian Priest vows that "the Cobra Goddess will avenge herself". Once back in the United States, a mysterious woman enters into their lives and accidents begin to happen. The shadow of a cobra is seen just before each death.
Cult of the Cobra (1955) is a horror film directed by Francis D. Lyon, released on March 30, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Faith Domergue, Richard Long, Marshall Thompson and Kathleen Hughes. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Francis D. Lyon
- Writers:
- Jerry Davis, Jerry Davis, Richard Collins
- Producers:
- Howard Pine
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Metty
- Composer:
- William Lava
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Cult of the Cobra (1955) Trailer
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Cult of the Cobra Cast & Crew
Main cast
Faith Domergue
as Lisa Moya
Richard Long
as Paul Able
Marshall Thompson
as Tom Markel
Kathleen Hughes
as Julia Thompson
William Reynolds
as Pete Norton
Jack Kelly
as Carl Turner
Myrna Hansen
as Marian Sheehan
David Janssen
as Rico Nardi
Leonard Strong
as Daru
- James Dobson
James Dobson
as Cpl. Nick Hommel
Walter Coy
as Police Inspector
Olan Soule
as Major Martin Fielding
Key crew
Directed by Francis D. Lyon, written by Jerry Davis, Jerry Davis and Richard Collins, produced by Howard Pine.
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Cult of the Cobra Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 38 ratings.
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Cult of the Cobra – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cult of the Cobra online?
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Cult of the Cobra (1955) 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 Cult of the Cobra?
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The main cast of Cult of the Cobra (1955) includes Faith Domergue, Richard Long, Marshall Thompson, Kathleen Hughes and William Reynolds. The film was directed by Francis D. Lyon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cult of the Cobra released?
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Cult of the Cobra was released on March 30, 1955 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Cult of the Cobra worth watching?
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Cult of the Cobra (1955) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cult of the Cobra?
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