The Snake Pit

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The Snake Pit (1948)

Directed by Anatole Litvak

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

Drama, Mystery · 1h 48m

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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Cast

Crew

Director
Anatole Litvak
Screenplay
Millen Brand, Frank Partos
Novel
Mary Jane Ward
Director of Photography
Leo Tover
Original Music Composer
Alfred Newman
Editor
Dorothy Spencer
Producer
Robert Bassler, Anatole Litvak

Details

Release date
1948-11-04
Runtime
1h 48m
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
20th Century Fox