france,spy,double agent,soviet spy

The Serpent (1973)

Poster for The Serpent

One of these men is working for the C.I.A.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Henri Verneuil
  • Profile picture of Yul Brynner
    Col. Alexi Vlassov Yul Brynner
  • Profile picture of Henry Fonda
    Alan Davies Henry Fonda
  • Profile picture of Dirk Bogarde
    Philip Boyle Dirk Bogarde
  • Profile picture of Virna Lisi
    Mrs. Annabel Lee Virna Lisi
  • Profile picture of Robert Alda
    Polygraph interrogator Robert Alda
  • Profile picture of Farley Granger
    Computer Programming Director Farley Granger
  • Profile picture of Philippe Noiret
    Lucien Berthon Philippe Noiret
  • Profile picture of Michel Bouquet
    Tavel Michel Bouquet

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Keywords

  • france
  • spy
  • double agent
  • soviet spy