The Serpent
Director: Henri Verneuil
"One of these men is working for the C.I.A."
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.
Cast
Yul Brynner
Col. Alexi Vlassov
Henry Fonda
Alan Davies
Dirk Bogarde
Philip Boyle
Virna Lisi
Mrs. Annabel Lee
Robert Alda
Polygraph interrogator
Farley Granger
Computer Programming Director
Philippe Noiret
Lucien Berthon
Michel Bouquet
Tavel
Martin Held
Lepke
Guy Tréjan
Deval
Marie Dubois
Suzanne
Elga Andersen
Kate Cross
In brief
The Serpent (1973) is a thriller film. With an average rating of 6.1/10 from 51 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 53min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is The Serpent?
The Serpent runs 113 minutes (1h 53min).
What rating does The Serpent have?
The Serpent has an average rating of 6.1/10 based on 51 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Serpent from?
The Serpent was released in 1973.
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