The Snake (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film
Released in 1991, The Snake is a drama and family film directed by Majid Javanmard, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In a remote village, there lives a contortionist who gives away his most precious belonging, that is, his wife's necklace, to a strange man in exchange for a unique cobra snake who later steals it back, but the man who is now facing villagers' accusation that the snake has run away is expelled from the village. After a while of wandering around, he meets an old shepherd who teaches him the correct way of life. The man who has gained new opportunities now starts a new life with his wife.
Who’s in it. The Snake stars Parviz Parastouei, Jalal Moghadam, Behzad Farahani and Farzaneh Kaboli, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Snake page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Snake tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Snake (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Snake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Snake?
- The Snake stars Parviz Parastouei, Jalal Moghadam, Behzad Farahani, Farzaneh Kaboli and Parastoo Golestani.
- When was The Snake released?
- The Snake was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.