The Serpent
“The Swedish film that created a sensation!”
Cast
Christina Schollin 
Harriet Andersson Hans Ernback 
Tor Isedal 
Gudrun Brost 
Eddie Axberg
Credits
Written by: 
Hans Abramson
Plot
During his military service, a man meets a woman who works in the kitchen at the camp and they start a relationship. When the man is out on combat exercises, he becomes a witness to his Sergeant being paralyzed by a snake.
Sinekatalog’s take
The Serpent (1966) is a Swedish drama directed by Hans Abramson. It stars Christina Schollin, Harriet Andersson and Hans Ernback. It runs 97 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Guldbagge Awards 1966: Best Actress (Guldbagge Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role) — Christina Schollin
Ratings
IMDb: 5.9 / 10 (64 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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