The Serpent (1973)

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Released:
1973-04-07

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.

Director:
Henri Verneuil

Runtime:
1h 53min

Genre:
Thriller

  • Cast:
  • Yul Brynner
    as
    Col. Alexi Vlassov
  • Henry Fonda
    as
    Alan Davies
  • Dirk Bogarde
    as
    Philip Boyle
  • Virna Lisi
    as
    Mrs. Annabel Lee
  • Robert Alda
    as
    Polygraph interrogator