Nest of Vipers (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1978, Nest of Vipers is a drama and romance film directed by Tonino Cervi, running about 105 minutes. “The story of an obsessed love...and the three destinies shaped by it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A background of rising fascism in Venice in 1930s. A music-student, Matthias, mixes with the town's bourgeoisie and falls in love with a mature teacher, Carla, the mother of his friend Renato, and then with his young colleague, Elena.
Who’s in it. Nest of Vipers stars Senta Berger as Carla Richter, Ornella Muti as Elena Mazzarini, Mattia Sbragia as Edoardo Mazzarini and Stefano Patrizi as Mattia Morandi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Nest of Vipers has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $27.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nest of Vipers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nest of Vipers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nest of Vipers (1978)?
- In US, Nest of Vipers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nest of Vipers worth watching?
- Nest of Vipers holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nest of Vipers?
- Nest of Vipers stars Senta Berger, Ornella Muti, Mattia Sbragia, Stefano Patrizi and Capucine.
- When was Nest of Vipers released?
- Nest of Vipers was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.