The Snake Pit(1948)
“Married and in love... with a man she didn't know or want!”
Overview
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 treatment progresses, flashbacks depict events in Virginia's life that may have contributed to her instability.
Director
Anatole Litvak
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Olivia de Havilland
as Virginia Cunningham
Mark Stevens
as Robert Cunningham
Leo Genn
as Mark Kik
Celeste Holm
as Grace
Glenn Langan
as Dr. Terry
Helen Craig
as Nurse Davis
Leif Erickson
as Gordon
Beulah Bondi
as Mrs. Greer
Lee Patrick
as Asylum Inmate
Howard Freeman
as Dr. Curtis
Natalie Schafer
as Mrs. Stuart
Ruth Donnelly
as Ruth
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1948
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Where can I watch The Snake Pit?▼
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What is The Snake Pit about?▼
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 treatment progresses, flashbacks depict events in Virginia's life that may have contributed to her instability.
Who directed The Snake Pit?▼
The Snake Pit was directed by Anatole Litvak and released in 1948. It is a drama, mystery film.
How long is The Snake Pit?▼
The Snake Pit has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in The Snake Pit?▼
The cast of The Snake Pit includes Olivia de Havilland as Virginia Cunningham, Mark Stevens as Robert Cunningham, Leo Genn as Mark Kik, Celeste Holm as Grace, Glenn Langan as Dr. Terry and more.
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