The Serpent (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1973, The Serpent is a thriller film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 113 minutes. “One of these men is working for the C.I.A.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Serpent stars Yul Brynner as Col. Alexi Vlassov, Henry Fonda as Alan Davies, Dirk Bogarde as Philip Boyle and Virna Lisi as Mrs. Annabel Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Serpent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Serpent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Serpent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Serpent (1973)?
- In US, The Serpent is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Serpent worth watching?
- The Serpent holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Serpent?
- The Serpent stars Yul Brynner, Henry Fonda, Dirk Bogarde, Virna Lisi and Robert Alda.
- When was The Serpent released?
- The Serpent was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.