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The Snake Pit

7.119481h 48mMovieDramaMystery

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…

DirectorAnatole Litvak
WritersMillen Brand·Frank Partos
ProducersRobert Bassler·Darryl F. Zanuck

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Cast · Directed by Anatole Litvak

OHOlivia de Havilland
Olivia de Havilland
Virginia Cunningham
MSMark Stevens
Mark Stevens
Robert Cunningham
LGLeo Genn
Leo Genn
Mark Kik
CHCeleste Holm
Celeste Holm
Grace
GLGlenn Langan
Glenn Langan
Dr. Terry
HCHelen Craig
Helen Craig
Nurse Davis
LELeif Erickson
Leif Erickson
Gordon
BBBeulah Bondi
Beulah Bondi
Mrs. Greer
LPLee Patrick
Lee Patrick
Asylum Inmate
HFHoward Freeman
Howard Freeman
Dr. Curtis
NSNatalie Schafer
Natalie Schafer
Mrs. Stuart
RDRuth Donnelly
Ruth Donnelly
Ruth

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