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Cult of the Cobra

  • 19551955
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 22m
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Faith Domergue, Kathleen Hughes, and Richard Long in Cult of the Cobra (1955)
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American G.I.s who trespass on a Hindu ceremony are hunted down by a beautiful woman who has the power to transform herself into a cobra.American G.I.s who trespass on a Hindu ceremony are hunted down by a beautiful woman who has the power to transform herself into a cobra.American G.I.s who trespass on a Hindu ceremony are hunted down by a beautiful woman who has the power to transform herself into a cobra.
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  • Director
    • Francis D. Lyon
  • Writers
    • Jerry Davis(story)
    • Cecil Maiden(screenplay)
    • Richard Collins(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Faith Domergue
    • Richard Long
    • Marshall Thompson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Francis D. Lyon
  • Writers
    • Jerry Davis(story)
    • Cecil Maiden(screenplay)
    • Richard Collins(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Faith Domergue
    • Richard Long
    • Marshall Thompson
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    • 35User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
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    Cult of the Cobra
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    Cult of the Cobra

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    Kathleen Hughes and Marshall Thompson in Cult of the Cobra (1955)
    Faith Domergue in Cult of the Cobra (1955)
    Jack Kelly in Cult of the Cobra (1955)
    Cult of the Cobra (1955)
    Cult of the Cobra (1955)
    James Dobson, David Janssen, Jack Kelly, William Reynolds, and Marshall Thompson in Cult of the Cobra (1955)
    Leonard Strong in Cult of the Cobra (1955)
    Faith Domergue and Marshall Thompson in Cult of the Cobra (1955)
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    Faith Domergue and Jack Kelly in Cult of the Cobra (1955)

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    Faith Domergue
    Faith Domergue
    • Lisa Mayaas Lisa Maya
    Richard Long
    Richard Long
    • Paul Ableas Paul Able
    Marshall Thompson
    Marshall Thompson
    • Tom Markelas Tom Markel
    Kathleen Hughes
    Kathleen Hughes
    • Juliaas Julia
    William Reynolds
    William Reynolds
    • Pete Nortonas Pete Norton
    Jack Kelly
    Jack Kelly
    • Carl Turneras Carl Turner
    Myrna Hansen
    • Marianas Marian
    David Janssen
    David Janssen
    • Rico Nardias Rico Nardi
    Leonard Strong
    Leonard Strong
    • Daruas Daru
    James Dobson
    James Dobson
    • Nick Hommelas Nick Hommel
    Walter Coy
    Walter Coy
    • Inspectoras Inspector
    Olan Soule
    Olan Soule
    • Major Martin Fieldingas Major Martin Fielding
    Helen Wallace
    Helen Wallace
    • Mrs. Weberas Mrs. Weber
    Mary Alan Hokanson
    Mary Alan Hokanson
    • Army Nurseas Army Nurse
    John Halloran
    John Halloran
    • High Lamian Priestas High Lamian Priest
    Alan Reynolds
    • Captain Williamsas Captain Williams
    David Armstrong
    • Party Guestas Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Rama Bai
    Rama Bai
    • Woman in Asian Market Squareas Woman in Asian Market Square
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Francis D. Lyon
    • Writers
      • Jerry Davis(story) (screenplay)
      • Cecil Maiden(screenplay)
      • Richard Collins(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      All five of this movie's leading men later starred in at least one successful TV series: Richard Long ("The Big Valley"), Marshall Thompson ("Daktari"), William Reynolds ("The F.B.I."), Jack Kelly ("Maverick"), and David Janssen ("The Fugitive").
    • Goofs
      As a result of budget minded stock footage use, near the end of the movie the Police Car changes from a 1946 Ford Coupe to a 1953 Nash Ambassador Sedan, then back to a 1946 Ford Coupe. Since the story is taking place in 1946, in this case the newer footage is at fault.
    • Quotes

      Daru: I have a great need of money, and for a great need, an old man will take a great risk.

    • Connections
      Featured in Son of Svengoolie: Cult of the Cobra (1955) (1980)

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    5/10
    She'll Slither Her Way To Your Heart
    What's the first behavior rule when you're visiting a faraway continent – particularly Asia, Africa or South America – that culturally speaking differs a lot from your own? Duh, don't interfere with local religious movements and/or voodoo cults, because they WILL come after you and they WILL find you, even when you consider yourself to be safe back home again. "Cult of the Cobra" is a charming and fairly entertaining 50's occult thriller, but it's certainly nothing special or unique. In fact, the plot is quite derivative of the Jacques Tourneur/Val Lewton classic "Cat People" (undeniably one of the greatest horror milestones ever made), since both stories revolve gorgeous women living with the ability – or is it curse? – to transform into a deadly animal. Six American members of the same Air Force unit spend a few touristy days in an Asian country (my best guess would be either India or Malaysia) and bluntly pay a snake charmer big money to secretly attend a gathering of the infamous Lamian cult, of which the members supposedly change themselves in snakes and back. Naturally they get caught, when the dumbest boy of them all takes a photograph, and only narrowly escape. Unaware they've been placed under a curse, the six friends start being killed off one by one when back in the United State. Moreover, the mysterious accidents began simultaneously with Tom acquaintance with an introvert exotic beauty living across the hall. "Cult of the Cobra" benefits the most from Faith Domergue's performance as the oddly seductive Lisa (she's a lot better here than she was in "This Island Earth" or "It Came from beneath the Sea") and a couple of imaginative camera gimmicks, like for example snake POV shots and nice use of shadow effects. Unfortunately, there are also several overlong and tedious scenes and not a single one of the male protagonists deserves any of your sympathy. Especially Tom is a pretty loathsome guy, since his behavior is obtrusive and aggressive towards women and jealous towards his own friends.
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    • Release date
      • August 5, 1955 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cult of the Serpent
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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