Directed by Ingmar Bergman , The Serpent's Egg is a psychological thriller and historical drama that serves as a grim meditation on the socio-political decay that preceded the rise of Nazism in Germany. It is notable as Bergman’s only major Hollywood-backed production, filmed during his self-imposed exile from Sweden following a legal dispute with tax authorities. 1. Plot Overview
Unemployed and struggling with alcoholism, Abel seeks refuge with his former sister-in-law, Manuela ( Liv Ullmann ), a cabaret performer.
Abel Rosenberg ( David Carradine ), a Jewish-American circus acrobat, discovers his brother has committed suicide.