The Snake Pit

Married and in love... with a man she didn't know or want!

19481h 48m7.1(118 votes)

DramaMystery

Synopsis

Virginia Cunningham is confused upon finding herself in a mental hospital, with no memory of her arrival at the institution. Tormented by delusions and unable to even recognize her husband, Robert, she is treated by Dr. Mark Kik, who is determined to get to the root of her mental illness. As her tre…

The Snake Pit (1948) is a drama and mystery film directed by Anatole Litvak. It stars Olivia de Havilland, Mark Stevens, and Leo Genn. The film runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 118 votes.

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Director

Anatole Litvak

Cast

Olivia de Havilland

Virginia Cunningham

Mark Stevens

Robert Cunningham

Leo Genn

Mark Kik

Celeste Holm

Grace

Glenn Langan

Dr. Terry

Helen Craig

Nurse Davis

Leif Erickson

Gordon

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Who stars in The Snake Pit?

The Snake Pit stars Olivia de Havilland, Mark Stevens, Leo Genn, and Celeste Holm, and was directed by Anatole Litvak.

How long is The Snake Pit?

The Snake Pit has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes.

When did The Snake Pit come out?

The Snake Pit was released in 1948.

What genre is The Snake Pit?

The Snake Pit is a drama and mystery film.

Is The Snake Pit worth watching?

The Snake Pit holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.