The Snake God (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1970, The Snake God is a drama, adventure and horror film directed by Piero Vivarelli, running about 94 minutes. “Voodoo Sexual Rituals To The Equator!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A beautiful Italian woman is told by her black friend about the Carribean love god Jambaya who appears in the form of the snake. By the end of the movie, Cassini has decided to give herself to Jambaya while Cunningham departs with her white friend's ex-lover, establishing a neat symmetry between their respective fantasies of exoticism.
Who’s in it. The Snake God stars Nadia Cassini as Paola Lucas, Beryl Cunningham as Stella, Sergio Tramonti as Tony and Arnoldo Palacios as The witch man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Snake God 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 Snake God page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Snake God tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Snake God (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Snake God change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Snake God worth watching?
- The Snake God holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Snake God?
- The Snake God stars Nadia Cassini, Beryl Cunningham, Sergio Tramonti, Arnoldo Palacios and Galeazzo Benti.
- When was The Snake God released?
- The Snake God was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.