The Serpent's Egg
“The kind of terror that could never be... until now... until Bergman!”
Synopsis
In 1923 Berlin, following the suicide of his brother, an American acrobat struggles to survive while facing unemployment, depression, alcoholism, and the social decay of Germany during the Weimar Republic.
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The Serpent's Egg (1977) Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-02
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David Carradine
Abel Rosenberg
Liv Ullmann
Manuela Rosenberg
Gert Fröbe
Inspector Bauer
Heinz Bennent
Hans Vergerus
Toni Berger
Monsieur Rosenberg
Christian Berkel
Student
Paula Braend
Madame Hemse
Erna Brünell
Madame Rosenberg
Paul Bürks
Cabaret Comedian
Gaby Dohm
Woman with Child
Emil Feist
Miser
Kai Fischer
Hure
Georg Hartmann
Hollinger
Edith Heerdegen
Mrs. Holle
Klaus Hoffmann
Commando Announcer
Grischa Huber
Stella
Volkert Kraeft
Commando Leader
Gunther Malzacher
Husband
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingmar Bergman
- Original Score
- Rolf A. Wilhelm
- Original Title
- The Serpent's Egg
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film, Rialto Film, DDL Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman
Rolf A. Wilhelm
Sven Nykvist
Jutta Hering
Dino De Laurentiis, Horst Wendlandt
Department Leadership Roster
Ingmar Bergman
Director
Ingmar Bergman
Writer
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Jutta Hering
Editor
Charlotte Flemming
Costume Design
Rolf A. Wilhelm
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Serpent's Egg
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Serpent's Egg about?
In 1923 Berlin, following the suicide of his brother, an American acrobat struggles to survive while facing unemployment, depression, alcoholism, and the social decay of Germany during the Weimar Republic.
Who directed The Serpent's Egg?
The Serpent's Egg was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in The Serpent's Egg?
The principal cast of The Serpent's Egg includes David Carradine, Liv Ullmann, Gert Fröbe, Heinz Bennent, Toni Berger.
When was The Serpent's Egg released and how long is it?
The Serpent's Egg was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Serpent's Egg?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Serpent's Egg was composed by Rolf A. Wilhelm.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Serpent's Egg?
The Serpent's Egg holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).