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The Serpent

One of these men is working for the C.I.A.
Apr 7, 1973 · 1h 53m
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PLOT

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.

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CAST

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

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Rialto Film, Les Films La Boétie, Euro International Films
Country
FR

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