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The Salamander

  • 19811981
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
966
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POPULARITY
48,228
11,920
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.
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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 ... Read allAn 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.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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966
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POPULARITY
48,228
11,920
  • Director
    • Peter Zinner
  • Writers
    • Robert Katz(screenplay)
    • Rod Serling(adaptation)
    • Morris West(novel)
  • Stars
    • Franco Nero
    • Anthony Quinn
    • Martin Balsam
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  • Director
    • Peter Zinner
  • Writers
    • Robert Katz(screenplay)
    • Rod Serling(adaptation)
    • Morris West(novel)
  • Stars
    • Franco Nero
    • Anthony Quinn
    • Martin Balsam
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins

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    Franco Nero in The Salamander (1981)
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    Franco Nero
    Franco Nero
    • Carabinieri Colonel Dante Matucci
    Anthony Quinn
    Anthony Quinn
    • Bruno Manzini
    Martin Balsam
    Martin Balsam
    • Captain Steffanelli
    Sybil Danning
    Sybil Danning
    • Lili Anders
    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • Prince Baldasar, the Director of Counterintelligence
    Cleavon Little
    Cleavon Little
    • Major Carl Malinowski, USMC
    Paul L. Smith
    Paul L. Smith
    • The Surgeon
    • (as Paul Smith)
    John Steiner
    John Steiner
    • Captain Roditi
    Claudia Cardinale
    Claudia Cardinale
    • Elena Leporello
    Eli Wallach
    Eli Wallach
    • General Leporello
    Renzo Palmer
    Renzo Palmer
    • Carabinieri Major Giorgione
    Anita Strindberg
    Anita Strindberg
    • Princess Faubiani
    Marino Masé
    Marino Masé
    • Captain Rigoli
    Jacques Herlin
    Jacques Herlin
    • Woodpecker
    Fortunato Arena
    • General Pantaleone
    John Stacy
    John Stacy
    • Concierge
    Andrea Esterhazy
    Andrea Esterhazy
    • Minister of Defence
    Massimo Ciprari
    • Assassin
    • Director
      • Peter Zinner
    • Writers
      • Robert Katz(screenplay)
      • Rod Serling(adaptation)
      • Morris West(novel)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The first and only film directed by Peter Zinner, who won an Oscar for his editing on Kauriinmetsästäjä (1978).
    • Connections
      Referenced in O aftakias (1982)

    User reviews15

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    7/10
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    This film felt more like a made for t.v movie. It does pace slow for about the first 30 min or so. You see the funeral of a general, intro to all the big players. Nero goes around interviewing them, some of it is too talky and drags out, a couple more deaths occur and he goes into hiding with the help of Anthony Quinn to continue his investigation, it leads up to a really good climax. One of the best bits of dialogue comes from Martin Balsam talking to Nero about a story of wanting cigars and what happened when he went home. Quinn character is great too as your never really sure who's side he's on. Great performances by Martin Balsam, Anthony Quinn, Eli Wallach, Christopher Lee,Franco Nero, Claudine Cardinale, and the sadistic "sergeon". John Steiner performance is not as top notch, and Sybil Danning I felt kinda phoned it in. Over all decent watch.
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    • Release date
      • 1981 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kennwort: Salamander
    • Filming locations
      • Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
      • Opera Film Produzione
      • Orbi S.A.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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