The Cobra (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1967, The Cobra is a drama and crime film directed by Mario Sequi, running about 98 minutes. “Danger...Dames...and Sudden Death!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disgraced treasury agent Mike Rand, who teams with his boss to halt a Red Chinese plot to destroy the free world by flooding the market with opium and turning everyone into addicts. Along the way he manages to bed junkie Lou, get into various fights and destroy the refinery that is ending out the drugs.
Who’s in it. The Cobra stars Dana Andrews as Capt. Kelly, Pietro Martellanza as Mike Rand, Anita Ekberg as Lou and Jesús Puente as Stiarkos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Cobra has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cobra page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cobra tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cobra (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cobra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cobra worth watching?
- The Cobra holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cobra?
- The Cobra stars Dana Andrews, Pietro Martellanza, Anita Ekberg, Jesús Puente and Peter Dane.
- When was The Cobra released?
- The Cobra was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.