The Serpent (1973)
One of these men is working for the C.I.A.
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.
Director: Henri Verneuil
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: April 7, 1973
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Gilles Perrault (Screenplay)
- Henri Verneuil (Screenplay)
- Pierre Nord (Novel)
Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Claude Renoir
Editing: Pierre Gillette
Production: Rialto Film, Les Films La Boétie, Euro International Films
Country: Germany, France, Italy
Language: Français, English, Deutsch
Original Language: fr
Themes
Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets
Keywords
france, spy, double agent, soviet spy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Serpent stars Yul Brynner, Henry Fonda, Dirk Bogarde, Virna Lisi, Robert Alda, Farley Granger.
- How long is The Serpent?
- The Serpent has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is The Serpent?
- The Serpent is a Thriller film.
- Where was The Serpent produced?
- The Serpent was produced in Germany, France, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Serpent?
- The themes of The Serpent include: Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets.