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The Serpent

The Serpent

One of these men is working for the C.I.A.

19736.11h 53m

Overview

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.

Directed by Henri Verneuil
Written by Henri Verneuil, Gilles Perrault, Pierre Nord
Produced by Henri Verneuil
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Top Cast

Yul Brynner

Yul Brynner

Col. Alexi Vlassov

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Alan Davies

Dirk Bogarde

Dirk Bogarde

Philip Boyle

Virna Lisi

Virna Lisi

Mrs. Annabel Lee

Robert Alda

Robert Alda

Polygraph interrogator

Farley Granger

Farley Granger

Computer Programming Director

Philippe Noiret

Philippe Noiret

Lucien Berthon

Michel Bouquet

Michel Bouquet

Tavel

Martin Held

Martin Held

Lepke

Guy Tréjan

Guy Tréjan

Deval

Themes & Keywords

francespydouble agentsoviet spy

About The Serpent

The Serpent is a thriller film released in 1973 exploring themes of france, spy, double agent, soviet spy. Directed by Henri Verneuil, it stars Yul Brynner, Henry Fonda, Dirk Bogarde. 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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