The Salamander (1981)

An Italian policeman investigates a series of murders involving people in prominent positions. Left behind at each murder scene is a drawing of a salamander. The policeman begins to suspect... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Zinner

Writers:

Robert Katz (screenplay), Rod Serling (adaptation),

Stars:

Franco Nero, Anthony Quinn, Martin Balsam

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Franco Nero	...	Carabinieri Colonel Dante Matucci
Anthony Quinn	...	Bruno Manzini
Martin Balsam	...	Captain Steffanelli
Sybil Danning	...	Lili Anders
Christopher Lee	...	Prince Baldasar, the Director of Counterintelligence
Cleavon Little	...	Major Carl Malinowski, USMC
Paul L. Smith	...	The Surgeon (as Paul Smith)
John Steiner	...	Captain Roditi
Claudia Cardinale	...	Elena Leporello
Eli Wallach	...	General Leporello
Renzo Palmer	...	Carabinieri Major Giorgione
Anita Strindberg	...	Princess Faubiani
Marino Masé	...	Captain Rigoli
Jacques Herlin	...	Woodpecker
Fortunato Arena	...	General Pantaleone

Storyline

An Italian policeman investigates a series of murders involving people in prominent positions. Left behind at each murder scene is a drawing of a salamander. The policeman begins to suspect these murders are linked to a plot to seize control of the government.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | policeman | salamander | italian | fascist | 

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Genres:

Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA Italy UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 May 1983 (USA)

Also Known As:

La salamandra

Company Credits

Production Co:

Incorporated Television Company (ITC), Opera Film Produzione, Orbi S.A.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in O aftakias (1982)

User Reviews

good intentions

it was one of favorite films of my childhood. today, it is only a promise. large, noble, interesting but prisoner of good intentions. the impressive torture scene, Franco Nero as Prince Charming, presence of Claudia Cardinale are little sparkles of a work without axis. sure, a thriller not must be a masterpiece but in this case it is a lost seed of fantastic tree. because story is fragile and almost boring. because central impression is to be at a great lunch without forks and knifes. and the script may be only improvisation . sure, it may be a cruel verdict. but after years, only gloomy memories about a nice film saves this movie.is it enough ? may be. in a little measure.