In the Eye of the Snake (1990)

Marc, a young snake expert, works at a museum in Geneva. He loves snakes, to the point that he owns many and even takes a bath with his huge pet python. He meets and falls in love with a ... See full summary »

Director:

Max Reid

Writers:

Efrem Camerin, Jacques Sandoz (screenplay),

Stars:

Jason Cairns, Sydney Penny, Malcolm McDowell

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Cairns	...	Marc Anzer
Sydney Penny	...	Malika
Malcolm McDowell	...	Prof. Baldwin
Lois Chiles	...	Claire Anzer--Marc's Mother
Philippe Léotard	...	Phil Anzer
Mac Skinner	...	Young Marc
Howard Vernon	...	Old Jean
Joseph Kumbela	...	Jean-Marie
Durga McBroom	...	Beatrice
Tesa Brown	...	Girl
Isabelle Sadoyan	...	Grandmother
Jean Rougerie	...	Museum curator
Antoine Basler	...	Roger
Emile Abossolo M'bo	...	Bruce (as Emile Abossolo)
Nicolas Wenger	...	Custom officer

Storyline

Marc, a young snake expert, works at a museum in Geneva. He loves snakes, to the point that he owns many and even takes a bath with his huge pet python. He meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Malenka, who is the assistant--and mistress--of an older herpetologist professor. Marc discovers that not only is the "professor" a fraud but also a dangerous psychotic who had at one time seduced Marc's mother, and Marc believes that the longer Malenka stays with him, the greater danger she's in.

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Plot Keywords:

snake | independent film

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Taglines:

One step into the jungle and he was never the same again.

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Genres:

Thriller

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Details

Country:

Switzerland USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

October 1990 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Im Banne der Schlange

Filming Locations:

Burundi

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

hot, hot , hot ...truly elevating!!! Don't miss!!!

what an insight into herpetology. Truly a new twist on one of the oldest professions. Performances by both actors and reptiles were superb. Answers for once and for all the eternal question, "Once a young man has met 'the snake,' will he turn his back on the woman he loves