The Serpent
Le Serpent
“One of these men is working for the C.I.A.”
Synopsis
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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Yul Brynner
Col. Alexi Vlassov
Henry Fonda
Alan Davies
Dirk Bogarde
Philip Boyle
Virna Lisi
Mrs. Annabel Lee
Robert Alda
Polygraph interrogator
Farley Granger
Computer Programming Director
Philippe Noiret
Lucien Berthon
Michel Bouquet
Tavel
Martin Held
Lepke
Guy Tréjan
Deval
Marie Dubois
Suzanne
Elga Andersen
Kate Cross
André Falcon
French Diplomat
William Sabatier
Mercadier
François Maistre
inspecteur Joss
Paola Pitagora
Jeannine Santelli
Herbert Fux
Gardener
Eva Maria Meineke
Mrs von Strelitz
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Verneuil
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Verneuil, Gilles Perrault
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Le Serpent
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Rialto Film, Les Films La Boétie, Euro International Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Verneuil
Henri Verneuil, Gilles Perrault, Pierre Nord
Ennio Morricone
Claude Renoir
Pierre Gillette
Henri Verneuil
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Verneuil
Director
Henri Verneuil
Screenplay
Gilles Perrault
Screenplay
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Claude Renoir
Director of Photography
Hélène Nourry
Costume Design
Henri Verneuil
Producer
Jacques Saulnier
Production Design
Pierre Gillette
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Serpent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Serpent about?
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.
Who directed The Serpent?
The Serpent was directed by Henri Verneuil.
Who stars in The Serpent?
The principal cast of The Serpent includes Yul Brynner, Henry Fonda, Dirk Bogarde, Virna Lisi, Robert Alda.
When was The Serpent released and how long is it?
The Serpent was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Serpent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Serpent was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is The Serpent based on a book or true story?
The Serpent is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pierre Nord".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Serpent?
The Serpent holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).