The Snake Pit
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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THE SNAKE PIT (1948) trailer. Starring OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND.
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Where can I watch The Snake Pit in the United States?
The Snake Pit is available to stream on History Vault in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Snake Pit for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Snake Pit needs a subscription to History Vault, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Snake Pit?
The Snake Pit scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Snake Pit?
The Snake Pit stars Olivia de Havilland, Mark Stevens, Leo Genn, Celeste Holm, and Glenn Langan. Anatole Litvak is the director.
How long is The Snake Pit?
The Snake Pit runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).
When did The Snake Pit come out?
The Snake Pit was released on November 4, 1948.
Which studio made The Snake Pit?
The Snake Pit was produced by 20th Century Fox in the United States.
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