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Adventure drama

Snakeskin (2001): Cast

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Snakeskin is a 2001 adventure drama directed by Gillian Ashurst, starring Taika Waititi as Nelson, Melanie Lynskey and Boyd Kestner. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Snakeskin (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Gillian Ashurst
Genres
Drama , Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Snakeskin About?

The premise of Snakeskin without spoilers.

Take a fast trip… A hitchhiker takes two kids on the ride of their dreams, but they soon learn that their newfound hero is just as capable of delivering nightmares.

Snakeskin Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • double cross
  • supernatural power
  • strong female character
  • car falling off a cliff
  • cult film
  • cigarette smoking
  • f word
  • buttocks
  • live action
  • american
  • drugs
  • hitchhiker
+38 more
  • snakeskin boots
  • cowboy hat
  • skinhead
  • motorcycle
  • convertible
  • murder
  • sex
  • f rated
  • drug dealer
  • ice cream truck
  • sex in a bathroom
  • sex scene
  • duel
  • revenge
  • car crash
  • robbery
  • acid trip
  • closeted homosexual
  • tattoo
  • sun flower
  • snake
  • slaughterhouse
  • shotgun
  • sheep
  • revolver
  • new zealand
  • lsd
  • drug abuse
  • hallucination
  • road trip
  • rough sex
  • vengeance
  • car chase
  • sexual perversion
  • homosexual
  • cannabis
  • drug dealing
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Snakeskin Cast & Characters

Taika Waititi leads the cast as Nelson, with Melanie Lynskey as Alice and Boyd Kestner as Seth. Directed by Gillian Ashurst; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Snakeskin

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Cars

Cars in Snakeskin

16 cars on screen, including the 1975 Chrysler Valiant and the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic.

All 16 cars
  • 1975 Chrysler Valiant in Snakeskin 1975 Chrysler Valiant Main role
  • Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic in Snakeskin Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic Important role
  • 1981 Holden Kingswood Utility WB in Snakeskin 1981 Holden Kingswood Utility WB Important role
  • 1985 Mazda Titan Walkthrough Van in Snakeskin 1985 Mazda Titan Walkthrough Van Important role
Details

Snakeskin Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “To derma tou fidiou” and “Zmienić skórę”.

Also known as
  • To derma tou fidiou
  • Zmienić skórę

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FAQ

Snakeskin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Snakeskin, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Snakeskin?

Snakeskin runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Snakeskin released?

Snakeskin was released on October 1, 2001.

Who directed Snakeskin?

Snakeskin was directed by Gillian Ashurst.

Who is in the cast of Snakeskin?

Snakeskin stars Taika Waititi as Nelson, Melanie Lynskey as Alice and Boyd Kestner as Seth, among 11 credited actors.

Does Snakeskin have a post-credit scene?

No. Snakeskin has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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