The Serpent (1973)
Directed by Henri Verneuil
Genres - Drama, Spy Film |
Sub-Genres - Psychological Thriller, Unglamorized Spy Film |
Release Date - Nov 1, 1973 (USA) |
Run Time - 113 min. |
Countries - Germany, France, Italy |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
In this convoluted spy thriller, a Russian ambassador places his life on the line when he steals classified documents and defects to the U.S. The papers he carries could rock the free world. Unfortunately, the C.I.A. must first prove that they are real. The film is also known as The Serpent.
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agent [representative], CIA (Central-Intelligence-Agency), defector, diplomat, document, double-agent, espionage, freedom, government, Russian [nationality], secrets