Die Rache der kupfernen Schlange (1940): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1940, Die Rache der kupfernen Schlange is an action, krimi, abenteuer and science-fiction film directed by William Witney, running about 267 minutes. “CRAZED WITH THE LUST TO KILL! A power-mad maniac unleashes a lightning attack on an unsuspecting nation...And finds the Copperhaed thirsting for revenge!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A mad scientist named Dr. Satan plots to steal key pieces of technology to enable him to build an army of robots based on his prototype to conquer America. The only one standing in his way is Bob Wayne, who fights Satan as the enigmatic Copperhead. Mysterious Doctor Satan is a 1940 film serial named after its chief villain. Doctor Satan's main opponent is the masked mystery man, "The Copperhead", whose secret identity is Bob Wayne, a man searching for justice and revenge on Satan for the death of his step-father. The serial charts the conflict between the two as Bob Wayne pursues Doctor Satan, while the latter completes his plans for world domination.

Who’s in it. Die Rache der kupfernen Schlange stars Eduardo Ciannelli as Doctor Satan, Robert Wilcox as Bob Wayne / Copperhead, William Newell as Speed Martin and C. Montague Shaw as Prof. Thomas Scott, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Die Rache der kupfernen Schlange has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Rache der kupfernen Schlange page.

If you liked it. Fans of Die Rache der kupfernen Schlange tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.