The Serpent
1973, French. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Serpent
The Serpent isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Amazon VideoCast & crew
- Henri VerneuilDirector
- Yul BrynnerCol. Alexi Vlassov
- Henry FondaAlan Davies
- Dirk BogardePhilip Boyle
- Virna LisiMrs. Annabel Lee
- Robert AldaPolygraph interrogator
- Farley GrangerComputer Programming Director
- Philippe NoiretLucien Berthon
- Michel BouquetTavel
- Martin HeldLepke
- Guy TréjanDeval
- Marie DuboisSuzanne
- Elga AndersenKate Cross
Details
- Released
- 7 April 1973
- Original title
- Le Serpent
- Country
- Germany, France, Italy
- Written by
- Henri Verneuil, Gilles Perrault
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The Serpent: quick answers
Is The Serpent worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Serpent?
The Serpent runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Serpent have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Serpent. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Serpent parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Serpent is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Serpent on?
The Serpent isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
What movies are like The Serpent?
If you liked The Serpent, try The Courier, Topaz, Bridge of Spies.
Who directed The Serpent?
The Serpent (1973) was directed by Henri Verneuil and stars Yul Brynner, Henry Fonda, Dirk Bogarde.