Movie

The Snake Pit

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

★ 7.1(117)19481h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Anatole Litvak
Release date: 1948-11-04
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

The Snake Pit — trailer

About The Snake Pit

The Snake Pit is a 1948 movie in the Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Anatole Litvak, starring Olivia de Havilland, Mark Stevens and Leo Genn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 117 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Snake Pit in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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 treatment progresses, flashbacks depict events in Virginia's life that may have contributed to her instability.

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

Beulah Bondi

Mrs. Greer

Lee Patrick

Asylum Inmate

Howard Freeman

Dr. Curtis

Natalie Schafer

Mrs. Stuart

Ruth Donnelly

Ruth

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoisschizophreniaasylumflashbackmemory lossblack and whitebased on memoir or autobiographymental illnessdoctor patient relationshipelectro shockmental hospitalshock treatment

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Snake Pit in Mexico?+

The Snake Pit is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Snake Pit on Netflix?+

The Snake Pit is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Snake Pit?+

The Snake Pit has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in The Snake Pit?+

The Snake Pit stars Olivia de Havilland, Mark Stevens, Leo Genn, Celeste Holm and Glenn Langan.

When did The Snake Pit come out?+

The Snake Pit is a 1948 movie directed by Anatole Litvak.

What genre is The Snake Pit?+

The Snake Pit is Drama and Mystery film.

Who directed The Snake Pit?+

The Snake Pit was directed by Anatole Litvak.