Alabama Snake
Synopsis
The story of Pentecostal minister Glenn Summerford — a man accused of attempting to murder his wife with a rattlesnake in the sleepy town of Scottsboro, Alabama — and the investigation and trial that haunted Southern Appalachia for decades.
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Alabama Snake (2020): Official Trailer | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-18
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Glenn Summerford
Self (archive footage)
Darlene Summerford
Self
Thomas G. Burton
Self / Researcher / Narrator
Caspian Diament
Young Marty
Major Dodge Jr.
Young Glenn
Michael Solyanik
Eddie Ray Summerford
Drew Youngblood
Bill Summerford
Doris Summerford
Self - Glenn's first wife
Marty Summerford
Self
Heather Summerford
Self - Marty's wife
Bentley Williams
Young Doris
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theo Love
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas G. Burton, Bryan Storkel, Theo Love
- Original Score
- Michael James Lee
- Original Title
- Alabama Snake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Sidestilt Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theo Love
Thomas G. Burton, Bryan Storkel, Theo Love
Michael James Lee
Britton Foster
Bryan Storkel, Theo Love
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas G. Burton
Writer
Bryan Storkel
Writer
Theo Love
Writer
Theo Love
Director
Britton Foster
Director of Photography
Bryan Storkel
Producer
Theo Love
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama Snake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alabama Snake about?
The story of Pentecostal minister Glenn Summerford — a man accused of attempting to murder his wife with a rattlesnake in the sleepy town of Scottsboro, Alabama — and the investigation and trial that haunted Southern Appalachia for decades.
Who directed Alabama Snake?
Alabama Snake was directed by Theo Love.
Who stars in Alabama Snake?
The principal cast of Alabama Snake includes Glenn Summerford, Darlene Summerford, Thomas G. Burton, Caspian Diament, Major Dodge Jr..
When was Alabama Snake released and how long is it?
Alabama Snake was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Alabama Snake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alabama Snake was composed by Michael James Lee.