Cult of the Cobra
“Can a woman's beauty be changed to a thing of terror?”
Synopsis
While stationed in Asia, six American G.I.'s witness the secret ritual of Lamians (worshipers of women who can change into serpents). When discovered by the cult, the High Lamian Priest vows that "the Cobra Goddess will avenge herself". Once back in the United States, a mysterious woman enters into their lives and accidents begin to happen. The shadow of a cobra is seen just before each death.
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Cult of the Cobra Official Trailer #1 - Olan Soule Movie (1955) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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Faith Domergue
Lisa Moya
Richard Long
Paul Able
Marshall Thompson
Tom Markel
Kathleen Hughes
Julia Thompson
William Reynolds
Pete Norton
Jack Kelly
Carl Turner
Myrna Hansen
Marian Sheehan
David Janssen
Rico Nardi
Leonard Strong
Daru
James Dobson
Cpl. Nick Hommel
Walter Coy
Police Inspector
Olan Soule
Major Martin Fielding
Helen Wallace
Mrs. Webber
Mary Alan Hokanson
Army Nurse
John Halloran
High Lamian Priest
Alan Reynolds
Captain Williams
Edward Platt
Lamian Threatening Death (uncredited)
David Armstrong
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis D. Lyon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Davis, Richard Collins, Cecil Maiden
- Original Score
- William Lava, Irving Gertz, Stanley Wilson, Lou Maury
- Original Title
- Cult of the Cobra
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis D. Lyon
Jerry Davis, Richard Collins, Cecil Maiden
William Lava, Irving Gertz, Stanley Wilson, Lou Maury
Russell Metty
Milton Carruth
Howard Pine
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Milton Carruth
Editor
Howard Pine
Producer
Francis D. Lyon
Director
William Lava
Original Music Composer
Irving Gertz
Original Music Composer
Jerry Davis
Screenplay
Richard Collins
Screenplay
Stanley Wilson
Original Music Composer
Cecil Maiden
Screenplay
Lou Maury
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cult of the Cobra
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What is Cult of the Cobra about?
While stationed in Asia, six American G.I.'s witness the secret ritual of Lamians (worshipers of women who can change into serpents). When discovered by the cult, the High Lamian Priest vows that "the Cobra Goddess will avenge herself". Once back in the United States, a mysterious woman enters into their lives and accidents begin to happen. The shadow of a cobra is seen just before each death.
Who directed Cult of the Cobra?
Cult of the Cobra was directed by Francis D. Lyon.
Who stars in Cult of the Cobra?
The principal cast of Cult of the Cobra includes Faith Domergue, Richard Long, Marshall Thompson, Kathleen Hughes, William Reynolds.
When was Cult of the Cobra released and how long is it?
Cult of the Cobra was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Cult of the Cobra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cult of the Cobra was composed by William Lava, Irving Gertz, Stanley Wilson, Lou Maury.