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The Serpent

PG19731h 53mHenri Verneuil
IMDb 6.2

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"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.

Thriller
FranceSpyDouble AgentSoviet Spy

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What is The Serpent (1973) 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 stars in The Serpent?

The Serpent stars Yul Brynner (Col. Alexi Vlassov), Henry Fonda (Alan Davies), Dirk Bogarde (Philip Boyle), Virna Lisi (Mrs. Annabel Lee), Robert Alda (Polygraph interrogator). The film was directed by Henri Verneuil.

How long is The Serpent?

The Serpent has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated PG.

Is The Serpent worth watching?

The Serpent holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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