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The Serpent (1973)

One of these men is working for the C.I.A.

★ 6.1/10 TMDBPG1h 53mThriller

Overview

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.

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The Serpent Cast

  • Yul Brynner

    Yul Brynner

    as Col. Alexi Vlassov

  • Henry Fonda

    Henry Fonda

    as Alan Davies

  • Dirk Bogarde

    Dirk Bogarde

    as Philip Boyle

  • Virna Lisi

    Virna Lisi

    as Mrs. Annabel Lee

  • Robert Alda

    Robert Alda

    as Polygraph interrogator

  • Farley Granger

    Farley Granger

    as Computer Programming Director

  • Philippe Noiret

    Philippe Noiret

    as Lucien Berthon

  • Michel Bouquet

    Michel Bouquet

    as Tavel

  • Martin Held

    Martin Held

    as Lepke

  • Guy Tréjan

    Guy Tréjan

    as Deval

  • Marie Dubois

    Marie Dubois

    as Suzanne

  • Elga Andersen

    Elga Andersen

    as Kate Cross

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When was The Serpent released?

The Serpent came out on April 7, 1973.

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The Serpent holds a 6.1/10 average from 51 TMDB user ratings. Reactions are mixed, so check the trailer first.

How long is The Serpent?

The Serpent runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).

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