Snake Catcher (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1986, Snake Catcher is a drama and crime film directed by Vadim Derbenyov, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The former director of a large deli Pavel Shorokhov, having returned from prison and not received the expected reception from his wife, who forbade him to see his son, temporarily settles with Kotov, the owner of the lists of participants in the unaccounted goods movement system. Kotov, who is near death, transfers lists to Shorokhov and thereby puts him at risk from former accomplices. But Shorokhov breaks the pledge circle...
Who’s in it. Snake Catcher stars Aleksandr Mikhaylov as Pavel Shorokhov, Natalya Belokhvostikova as Lena, Leonid Markov as Kotov and Donatas Banionis as Mitrich-Kolobok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Snake Catcher has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snake Catcher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snake Catcher tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snake Catcher (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Snake Catcher change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Snake Catcher worth watching?
- Snake Catcher holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Snake Catcher?
- Snake Catcher stars Aleksandr Mikhaylov, Natalya Belokhvostikova, Leonid Markov, Donatas Banionis and Lyubov Polishchuk.
- When was Snake Catcher released?
- Snake Catcher was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.