The Snake Pit
Married and in love... with a man she didn't know or want!
1948 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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| Original title | The Snake Pit |
|---|---|
| Release date | Nov 4, 1948 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Keywords | memory loss, flashback, chicago, illinois, schizophrenia, mental illness, black and white, electro shock, based on memoir or autobiography, shock treatment, asylum, mental hospital, doctor patient relationship |
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What is The Snake Pit about?
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.
When was The Snake Pit released?
The Snake Pit was released on Nov 4, 1948 (status: Released).
Who directed The Snake Pit?
Anatole Litvak directed The Snake Pit.
What is the TMDB rating of The Snake Pit?
The Snake Pit has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 from 118 votes.