The Snake Pit
Nov 04 1948
•2h 48m
•Drama, Mystery
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.
Cast
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Olivia de Havilland
Virginia Stuart Cunningham
Mark Stevens
Robert Cunningham
Leo Genn
Doctor Mark H. Van Kensdelaerik (Dr. "Kik")
Celeste Holm
Grace
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