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The Serpent

1973Movie1 h 53 minPG

Thriller
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–53%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–53%

Summary

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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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
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Directed by
Henri Verneuil
Written by
Henri Verneuil, Gilles Perrault, Pierre Nord
Produced by
Henri Verneuil
Music by
Ennio Morricone

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Facts

April 7, 1973 · 1 h 53 min · PG

Released
April 7, 1973
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller
Original language
French
Also spoken
English, German
Made in
Germany, France, Italy
Available in
8 countries

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Questions about The Serpent

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Serpent?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Serpent worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Serpent okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Serpent?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Serpent in English?

FrenchEnglishGerman

No, it was made in French, with some English and German.