Nest of Vipers
1978, Italian. Directed by Tonino Cervi.
The story of an obsessed love...and the three destinies shaped by it.
A background of rising fascism in Venice in 1930s. A music-student, Matthias, mixes with the town's bourgeoisie and falls in love with a mature teacher, Carla, the mother of his friend Renato, and then with his young colleague, Elena.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Tonino CerviDirector
- Ornella MutiElena Mazzarini
- Senta BergerCarla Richter
- CapucineAmalia Mazzarini
- Christian BorromeoRenato Richter
- Stefano PatriziMattia Morandi
- Giuliana CalandraTeacher
- Paolo BonacelliPaolo Mazzarini
- Maria MontiLinda
- Eros PagniCommissioner Franchetti
- Mattia SbragiaEdoardo Mazzarini
- Giancarlo Sbragiagerarca Maffei
- Antonia CancellieriCast
Details
- Released
- 3 March 1978
- Original title
- Ritratto di borghesia in nero
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Goffredo Parise, Tonino Cervi, Cesare Frugoni
- Box office
- $27K
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Nest of Vipers runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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Nest of Vipers is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Nest of Vipers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nest of Vipers?
If you liked Nest of Vipers, try A Special Day, The Innocent, The Wings of the Dove.
Who directed Nest of Vipers?
Nest of Vipers (1978) was directed by Tonino Cervi and stars Ornella Muti, Senta Berger, Capucine.