The Snake Pit

The Snake Pit

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

7.1 /10 115 votes
November 4, 1948 1h 48m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Anatole Litvak
Writers Frank Partos, Millen Brand
Studio 20th Century Fox
Rating 7.1/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland

Virginia Cunningham

Mark Stevens

Mark Stevens

Robert Cunningham

Leo Genn

Leo Genn

Mark Kik

Celeste Holm

Celeste Holm

Grace

Glenn Langan

Glenn Langan

Dr. Terry

Helen Craig

Helen Craig

Nurse Davis

Leif Erickson

Leif Erickson

Gordon

Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi

Mrs. Greer

Lee Patrick

Lee Patrick

Asylum Inmate

Howard Freeman

Howard Freeman

Dr. Curtis

Natalie Schafer

Natalie Schafer

Mrs. Stuart

Ruth Donnelly

Ruth Donnelly

Ruth

Frequently Asked Questions

The Snake Pit was released on November 4, 1948.

The runtime of The Snake Pit is 1h 48m.

The Snake Pit is a Drama, Mystery movie.

The Snake Pit has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Snake Pit is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Snake Pit was directed by Anatole Litvak.

The main cast of The Snake Pit includes Olivia de Havilland, Mark Stevens, Leo Genn.

The Snake Pit is originally in English.