A Vipers' Pit movie poster

A Vipers' Pit

"The truth cuts both ways."

August 6, 2021 1h 45m

Released 5 years ago in 2021. A Vipers' Pit is a drama/thriller film. directed by Martin Bonnici.

Starring Gianni Selvaggi, Joseph Zammit, and Chris Galea

Synopsis

Based on the novel by Alex Vella Gera, the film follows father and son Richard and Noel Sammut Petri, as hidden plans from 1984, weigh down on lives in 2012. 1984, Malta is in the middle of a political crisis from years of corruption and a protracted fight between the socialist government and the catholic church. Richard Sammut Petri, a young father, is inducted into a shady organisation by his friend Roger Tabone and convinced to assassinate the Prime Minister of Malta. 2012, Noel Sammut Petri returns to Malta for his mother’s funeral, still haunted by the memories of his father Richard, who abandoned his family back in 1984. Slowly, Noel is pulled in by the old family friend Roger and his family, but the closer he gets, the more history starts to haunt his life and he becomes destined to fall in the same pit of snakes that took down his father.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 6, 2021 4 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
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Budget $260 Production budget
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Language MT Original language
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Country Malta Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
MT
Budget
$260

Production Companies

  • Shadeena Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Vipers' Pit about?

Based on the novel by Alex Vella Gera, the film follows father and son Richard and Noel Sammut Petri, as hidden plans from 1984, weigh down on lives in 2012. 1984, Malta is in the middle of a poli...

Who directed A Vipers' Pit?

A Vipers' Pit was directed by Martin Bonnici.

How long is A Vipers' Pit?

A Vipers' Pit has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was A Vipers' Pit released?

A Vipers' Pit was released on August 6, 2021 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Vipers' Pit?

The main cast of A Vipers' Pit includes Gianni Selvaggi, Joseph Zammit, Chris Galea, Erica Muscat, Joe Azzopardi.