The Serpent
“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.
Where to watch The Serpent in United States
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Where is The Serpent streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Netzkino | — |
| France | — | Canal VOD |
About The Serpent
The Serpent is a 1973 French-language thriller film directed by Henri Verneuil. The cast is led by Yul Brynner, Henry Fonda, Dirk Bogarde. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
The Serpent was produced by Rialto Film, Les Films La Boétie, and Euro International Films and made in Germany and France. It was released on April 7, 1973, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Henri Verneuil
- Writers
- Henri Verneuil, Gilles Perrault
- Release date
- April 7, 1973
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, France
- Production
- Rialto Film, Les Films La Boétie, Euro International Films
The Serpent cast & crew
The Serpent was directed by Henri Verneuil and written by Henri Verneuil and Gilles Perrault.
The cast features 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, and Farley Granger as Computer Programming Director.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Claude Renoir, and it was produced by Henri Verneuil.
Is The Serpent worth watching?
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, The Serpent is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Serpent
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
The Serpent — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Serpent in United States?
The Serpent is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is The Serpent in?
The Serpent is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, English, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Serpent?
The Serpent runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is The Serpent rated?
The Serpent is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 49 ratings.
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