The Serpent(1973)
Le Serpent
One of these men is working for the C.I.A.
The Serpent 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.
The Serpent (1973) is a thriller film directed by Henri Verneuil, released on April 7, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Yul Brynner, Henry Fonda, Dirk Bogarde and Virna Lisi. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Henri Verneuil
- Writers:
- Gilles Perrault, Henri Verneuil, Pierre Nord
- Producers:
- Henri Verneuil
- Cinematographer:
- Claude Renoir
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Rialto Film, Les Films La Boétie, Euro International Films
- Status:
- Released
The Serpent Cast & Crew
Main 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
Marie Dubois
as Suzanne
Elga Andersen
as Kate Cross
Key crew
Directed by Henri Verneuil, written by Gilles Perrault, Henri Verneuil and Pierre Nord, produced by Henri Verneuil.
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The Serpent Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 50 ratings.
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The Serpent – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Serpent online?
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The Serpent (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Serpent?
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The main cast of The Serpent (1973) includes Yul Brynner, Henry Fonda, Dirk Bogarde, Virna Lisi and Robert Alda. The film was directed by Henri Verneuil. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Serpent released?
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The Serpent was released on April 7, 1973 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Serpent worth watching?
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The Serpent (1973) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.