The Snake
Le serpent
Synopsis
A ruthless gang led by private detective Joseph Plender is extorting rich people and famous fashion photographer Vincent Mandel seems the next victim. He is married to Hélène, daughter of one of the richest people in Europe, but not quite happily. In fact the marriage is on the brink of a divorce and a judge is deciding who will take the two children. Can Hélène take them to Germany or will they stay with Vincent? Vincent has a lot on his mind and he improvises when model Sofia Kippiani comes to his studio, but his makeup crew doesn't show up. Before he knows it, he is accused of a rape. Things go worse and worse for Vincent, he sees his entire life slipping away and, most importantly, he might lose his children. But why does his former schoolmate Joseph Plender seek contact with Vincent and even solve a nasty problem for him? Does Plender want something more than money?
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Yvan Attal
Vincent
Clovis Cornillac
Plender
Pierre Richard
Cendras
Simon Abkarian
Sam
Olga Kurylenko
Sofia
Minna Haapkylä
Hélène
Gérald Laroche
Becker
Jean-Claude Bouillon
Max
Veronika Varga
Catherine
Pierre Marzin
Carbona
Alain Cerrer
Médecin Pompier
Bernard Bolzinger
Jean-Paul
Ursula Deuker
Margritt
Ingrid Donnadieu
Réceptionniste Danalogic
Catherine Davenier
Madame Le Juge
Éric Naggar
Le Juge d'instruction
Julien Dubois
Mathieu
Manon Tournier
Juliette
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Barbier
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Lewis, Eric Barbier, Trân-Minh Nam
- Original Title
- Le serpent
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Big World, Fidélité Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Barbier
Ted Lewis, Eric Barbier, Trân-Minh Nam
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Barbier
Director
Eric Barbier
Writer
Trân-Minh Nam
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Snake about?
A ruthless gang led by private detective Joseph Plender is extorting rich people and famous fashion photographer Vincent Mandel seems the next victim. He is married to Hélène, daughter of one of the richest people in Europe, but not quite happily. In fact the marriage is on the brink of a divorce and a judge is deciding who will take the two children. Can Hélène take them to Germany or will they stay with Vincent? Vincent has a lot on his mind and he improvises when model Sofia Kippiani comes to his studio, but his makeup crew doesn't show up. Before he knows it, he is accused of a rape. Things go worse and worse for Vincent, he sees his entire life slipping away and, most importantly, he might lose his children. But why does his former schoolmate Joseph Plender seek contact with Vincent and even solve a nasty problem for him? Does Plender want something more than money?
Who directed The Snake?
The Snake was directed by Eric Barbier.
Who stars in The Snake?
The principal cast of The Snake includes Yvan Attal, Clovis Cornillac, Pierre Richard, Simon Abkarian, Olga Kurylenko.
When was The Snake released and how long is it?
The Snake was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Is The Snake based on a book or true story?
The Snake is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ted Lewis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Snake?
The Snake holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).