The Serpent

– Vlassov is a Soviet spy who defects in France. He is whisked to the U.S, where Allan Davies takes ov..

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Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 4 Minutes
Release Year:
1973
Original Name:
Le Serpent
The Serpent (1973) - Also known as Le Serpent

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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Release Date:

01 Nov 1973

Language:

English, German, French

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Henri Verneuil

Writer:

Henri Verneuil, Gilles Perrault, Pierre Nord (novel)

Main Actors:

Yul Brynner, Henry Fonda, Dirk Bogarde, Philippe Noiret

Plot:

Vlassov (Yul Brynner) is a Soviet spy. In France, Vlassov defects. He is whisked to the U.S.A., where Allan Davies (Henry Fonda) 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.

Production:

New Line Home Entertainment

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Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10