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The Snake Pit

The Snake Pit

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

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Snake Pit
  • Genres: Drama, Mystery
  • Release Date: 1948-11-04
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Rating: 7.1/10 (102 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.1925
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland

as Virginia Stuart Cunningham

Mark Stevens

Mark Stevens

as Robert Cunningham

Leo Genn

Leo Genn

as Doctor Mark H. Van Kensdelaerik (Dr. "Kik")

Celeste Holm

Celeste Holm

as Grace

Glenn Langan

Glenn Langan

as Doctor Terry

Helen Craig

Helen Craig

as Nurse Davis

Leif Erickson

Leif Erickson

as Gordon

Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi

as Mrs. Greer

Lee Patrick

Lee Patrick

as Asylum Inmate

Howard Freeman

Howard Freeman

as Dr. Curtis

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

THE SNAKE PIT (1948) trailer. Starring OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND.

External Links

Keywords

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Snake Pit?

The Snake Pit is a Drama, Mystery movie directed by . It was released on 1948-11-04.

Who are the main actors in The Snake Pit?

The main cast includes Olivia de Havilland, Mark Stevens, Leo Genn, Celeste Holm, Glenn Langan, .

Where can I watch The Snake Pit online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Snake Pit is available.

Is The Snake Pit based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Snake Pit?

The Snake Pit has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 102 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Snake Pit?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Snake Pit?

The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Snake Pit filmed?

The Snake Pit was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Snake Pit?

The total runtime of The Snake Pit is 108 minutes.

Is The Snake Pit suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Snake Pit?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Snake Pit.

Does The Snake Pit have a post-credit scene?

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